S 370
An Act relative to educator pay
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to ensure that all public school educators in Massachusetts receive a minimum salary equivalent to a living wage, as determined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. The bill aims to address concerns about educator compensation and provide a baseline salary that reflects the cost of living. It establishes a standard for educator pay, potentially impacting school districts and the state’s education budget. The bill was referred to the Education committee and subsequently concurred in by the House.
Key provisions
- Requires public school educators to be paid at least the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage.
- Defines the ‘living wage’ based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
- Applies to all public school educators in Massachusetts.
- The bill was referred to the Education Committee.
- The House concurred with the bill.
- A study order was added to the bill (S2792).
- Hearing dates have been scheduled for October 14th and December 2nd.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation addressing pay equity.
Who is affected
- Public school educators
- School districts in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- State budget officials
- Parents and students
Notable changes
- Establishes a minimum salary based on a living wage calculation.
- Builds upon previous legislation related to pay equity.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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Bill S.370 194th (Current)
An Act relative to educator pay
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education.
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Presenter: Adam Gómez
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.370
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2792 |
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