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MA H610

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Permanently establishes the Foundation Budget Review Commission to review school funding calculations every 5 years and recommend changes to how foundation budgets are determined
  • Commission must assess educational programs and services needed to achieve state education goals and prepare students to pass MCAS or other statewide assessments
  • Commission membership includes legislative leaders, education officials, and representatives from 9 organizations including the Massachusetts Municipal Association, teachers unions, and school administrator groups
  • Requires at least 4 public hearings across different regions of the state before issuing recommendations
  • First report due on or before November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to foundation budget review commission permanence

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

5/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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