S337
An Act relative to school district funding
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a method for distributing funding to school districts in Massachusetts based on the number of students attending each district’s schools. Specifically, it suggests that funds should be allocated evenly among the towns within a school district, proportional to the student population. The goal is to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources across different communities. This legislation aims to address potential disparities in funding levels based on student enrollment.
Key provisions
- Funds will be distributed evenly among towns within a school district.
- Allocation is based on the number of attending students.
- The bill addresses school district funding.
- It is a petition bill, initiated by John Lamb.
Who is affected
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Towns within school districts
- Students attending Massachusetts schools
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
John Lamb
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Bill S.337 194th (Current)
An Act relative to school district funding
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.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Julian Cyr (By Request)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.337
| 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 S400 |
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