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HD 4442 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs

Bill HD 4442, titled "An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs," seeks to require that a specific portion of state education funding be dedicated to arts education programs. This bill directly affects public schools that receive Chapter 70 funds by mandating how a percentage of those funds must be allocated. The key mechanism is the establishment of a mandatory allocation of these state funds specifically for arts education.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates reallocation of existing Chapter 70 education funds to arts programs, ensuring dedicated budget allocation for arts education within public schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific allocation of Chapter 70 funds for arts education programs, directly increasing dedicated funding for K-12 arts education within state education budget.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
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Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
MA
11th Norfolk