Students Testify for Full Voting Rights on Local School Committees (S.367)

Nov 12, 2025

High‑school members of Student Speak told lawmakers that providing student representatives full voting rights would strengthen governance and civic engagement; they recommended training, mentorship, and a stipend to support participation.

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BOSTON — A succession of student leaders told the Joint Committee on Education that giving student representatives a full vote on school committees would transform participation and help shape policies that affect students.

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