H517
An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools,’ aims to support and strengthen schools in rural Massachusetts. It seeks to address the unique challenges faced by these schools, potentially through increased funding or targeted programs. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and is currently awaiting a hearing. It is part of a series of similar bills focused on education and resource allocation.
Key provisions
- Supports rural schools in Massachusetts.
- Addresses challenges specific to rural school districts.
- Scheduled for a hearing by the Joint Committee on Education.
- Part of a group of similar bills addressing education funding and resources.
Who is affected
- Rural schools in Massachusetts
- Students attending rural schools
- School administrators in rural schools
- Educators in rural schools
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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Bill H.517 194th (Current)
An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to rural schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Blais Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.517
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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