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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts establishes positive social norms marketing grant program for school substance use prevention
Last action · December 4, 2025: Accompanied a study order, see S2790Sponsor: Patrick O'Connor
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in cooperation with the Department of Education, is required to establish a grant program to fund evidence-based campaigns in elementary and secondary schools, .
School districts gain access to a new state grant program for marketing campaigns aimed at substance use prevention, depending on future legislative funding s.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
School districts
School districts become eligible to apply for and receive grant funding to implement positive social norms marketing campaigns in their schools.
Department of Public Health
The department is required to establish the grant program in cooperation with the Department of Education and set guidelines governing the campaigns.
Department of Education
The department must cooperate with the Department of Public Health to establish the grant program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Dec 4, 2025SenateAccompanied a study order, see S2790
- Jul 14, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Health
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