Student Government Day 2027 will be on Friday, April 2, 2027. Registration will open on 11/18/26
In 1947, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted a program called Student Government Day (originally Good Government Day) which is traditionally held on the first Friday in April. This is an informative program provides educators and students from Massachusetts's public and private high schools with an opportunity to learn first-hand about and "observe the processes of government."
Following in-school elections in the fall, students prepare to visit the State House in the spring to participate in the legislative process through simulated committee hearings and House and Senate formal sessions. Students will voice their positions on important current issues through prepared debates, interact with government officials and exchange views with their peers from across the state on statewide issues. Participating students will also have the opportunity to participate in a speech competition where the winners are chosen to sit as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Constitutional Officers and other elected officials for the day.
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Massachusetts General Laws: Chapter 6, Section 12M: Student Government Day
Email us at studentgovday@doe.mass.edu .
Last Updated: October 20, 2026