By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 709) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to student transportation costs. Education.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to eliminate predatory transportation pricing of school districts. Education.
HD 913 requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to annually request full state funding for regional school district transportation starting in fiscal year 2026. The bill mandates these funding requests comply with the Commonwealth's existing legal obligation under Chapter 71, Section 16C. This ensures regional school districts receive the full state funding they are legally entitled to for transportation services. The bill directly affects regional school districts by securing consistent state financial support for their transportation needs.
This bill (S 450) creates a new "school safety resource officer" position within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The officer would provide schools with safety information and evaluate school safety plans. It directly affects all public schools in Massachusetts by establishing a dedicated state resource to support their safety planning efforts. The key mechanism is the commissioner designating an individual to serve in this role, offering guidance and reviewing safety measures. The bill does not fund new programs or change existing safety requirements.
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Michelle L. Badger and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a school transportation commission. Education.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 348) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. 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.
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. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2682) (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.
