S346
Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a commission to investigate and study the current funding mechanisms for high-quality early education and care programs in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to examine how these programs are financed. The goal is to gather information and recommendations for improving the funding of early education and care services within the state. Ultimately, the commission’s findings could inform future policy decisions related to early childhood education.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study early education and care funding.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- The commission will conduct an investigation and study.
- The study will focus on the current funding landscape.
- The commission is intended to provide recommendations.
- The commission's work is linked to existing legislation on early education funding (S2792).
Who is affected
- Early childhood education providers
- Families with young children
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The General Court
- Early education stakeholders
Notable changes
- The bill creates a new commission specifically focused on funding.
- The commission’s recommendations could lead to changes in how early education is funded.
- The study will build upon existing efforts to improve early education access and quality.
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Primary sponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Resolve S.346 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 346) of Sal N. DiDomenico that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the funding of high-quality early education. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico
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Displaying 4 actions for Resolve S.346
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2792 |
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