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2026 Student Government Day Registration
Information about the 2026 Student Government Day legislation and agenda will be available soon.
In 1947, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted a program called Student Government Day (originally Good Government Day) which is traditionally held on a Friday in April. This is an informative program about state government, that includes students participating in the role of elected or appointed officials to "observe the processes of government."
The program provides educators and students from Massachusetts's public and private high schools with many opportunities to learn first hand about state government. It enables government officials to have contact with students. It allows students to voice their positions on important current issues through prepared debates. It enables students to participate in the legislative process through simulated committee hearings and House and Senate formal sessions. It provides the opportunity for students to exchange views with their peers throughout the state on statewide issues.
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Massachusetts General Laws: Chapter 6, Section 12M: Student Government Day
Email us at studentgovday@doe.mass.edu .
Last Updated: October 15, 2025