By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 739) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to School Building Advisory Board funding. Education.
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.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 328) of John J. Cronin, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.
This bill provides funding to Massachusetts school districts based on students earning industry certifications. School districts receive $1,000 per student for certifications in high-demand occupations (as defined by the state labor department) or those recognized by public colleges, and $800 for regional certifications identified by local workforce boards. Funds must be used to support certification programs - like covering instructor stipends or student fees - without replacing regular school funding, with 80% allocated to the specific school where students earned the certifications. The state also requires annual reports tracking student participation, certification types earned, and funding sufficiency.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to eliminate the education funding inflation cap. Education.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to require equitable funding for non-regional school districts with high transportation costs. Education.
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 513) of Michelle L. Badger relative to funding for non-regional school districts with high transportation costs. Education.
By Mr. Cyr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of John Lamb, for legislation relative to school district funding is allocated evenly, relative to the number of attending students, among the towns in such a district.. Education.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.
