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Massachusetts has over 40 laws specific to breastfeeding, hair and homeschool? Here's what we think you should know...

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)

Seeks to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture or style.

Adam Hinds (D)

Adam Hinds (D)

Hopes to only allow licensed individuals to use the label "lactation consultant."

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)

Wants to treat diapers as a qualified medical expense for tax deductions.

Bradley Jones (R)

Bradley Jones (R)

Wants to create a scholarship available to homeschoolers.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Sets 6 as the mandatory minimum school age.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Mothers can nurse in public without retribution, except for a place of worship.

Brian Ashe (D)

Brian Ashe (D)

Hopes to lower mandatory minimum kindergarten age from 6 to 5.

Danielle Gregoire (D)

Danielle Gregoire (D)

Outlines eligibility for donor milk. For example infants under 6 months with low body weight.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

An employer can not discriminate against a lactating mother.

Ayanna Pressley (D)

Ayanna Pressley (D)

Seeks to reduce disciplinary practices for certain hair styles.

Ted Cruz (R)

Ted Cruz (R)

Wants to allow homeschool expenses through a 529 plan.

Jason Smith (R)

Jason Smith (R)

Seeks to allow homeschool expenses through a 529 plan.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Provides supplemental food and nutritional information to nursing mothers.

James Eldridge (D)

James Eldridge (D)

Proposes free public higher education to all (including homeschoolers).

Antonio Cabral (D)

Antonio Cabral (D)

Wants to increase mandatory school-age from age 16 to 18.

Bradley Jones (R)

Bradley Jones (R)

Wants to allow homeschoolers to take the MCAS.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Rules and regulations for hairdressing.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Tax exemption on medically necessary breast pumps.

Corey Booker (D)

Corey Booker (D)

Seeks to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture or style.

Adam Gomez (D)

Adam Gomez (D)

Wants to prohibit school districts from discriminating against braids, twists and locs.

Eddie Johnson (D)

Eddie Johnson (D)

Seeks to integrate telehealth in maternity care.

Marjorie Decker (D)

Marjorie Decker (D)

Defines the scope of work for lactation care and services.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Hairdressing license can be reinstated after being cancelled or revoked.

David LeBoeuf (D)

David LeBoeuf (D)

Wants to exclude hair braiding from hair dressing rules and regulations.

Antonio Cabral (D)

Antonio Cabral (D)

Hopes to make full day kindergarten mandatory.

Diana Dizoglio (D)

Diana Dizoglio (D)

Wants to create an expert panel to support homeschoolers.

Chynah Tyler (D)

Chynah Tyler (D)

Wants to prohibit school districts from discriminating against braids, twists and locs.

Jimmy Panetta (D)

Jimmy Panetta (D)

Believes civic education and the spirit of service (even in homeschool) is crucial for the future health of this country.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Defines "child requiring assistance."Homeschoolers are not considered a "child requiring assistance."

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

An overview of school attendance and exceptions.

Christine Barber (D)

Christine Barber (D)

Wants to create a board of allied health professionals including a licensed lactation provider.

Sal DiDomenico (D)

Sal DiDomenico (D)

Wants to prohibit school districts from discriminating against braids, twists and locs.

Patricia Duffy (D)

Patricia Duffy (D)

Hopes to give homeschoolers eligibility for community college scholarship.

Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts Law

Explains virtual schools, which are often confused with homeschooling.

Summaries are our interpretations of legislation. Please read each bill/law in its entirety to draw your own conclusions. Last updated November 2021.

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