S403
An Act establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to examine whether the Massachusetts school building program is adequate and fair to all students and communities. The commission will assess the program’s effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements. This review aims to ensure that schools across the state have the resources they need to provide quality education.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to review the Massachusetts school building program.
- Assess the adequacy of school facilities.
- Evaluate the equity of the program’s distribution of resources.
- Make recommendations for program improvements.
- The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
- The commission’s work will focus on ensuring equitable access to modern school facilities.
- The commission will consider factors such as student demographics and community needs.
Who is affected
- Students
- School districts
- School administrators
- The Massachusetts School Building Authority
- The Massachusetts legislature
Notable changes
- The commission’s review will specifically address equity concerns within the school building program.
- The commission’s recommendations could lead to changes in how the Massachusetts School Building Authority allocates funds.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.403 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.403
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S318, S352, S366 and S390 |
| 9/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/20/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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