An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to increase the amount of money the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contributes to the Education Foundation budget. The Education Foundation is a state fund that provides financial support to local school districts for K-12 education. By increasing the Commonwealth’s share, the bill aims to provide more resources to schools across the state. This legislation focuses on adjusting the funding formula used for distributing these resources.
Key provisions
- Increases the Commonwealth’s share of the Education Foundation budget.
- Directs funds to support K-12 education in Massachusetts.
- Adjusts the funding formula for distributing funds to local school districts.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Education.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Public Schools
- School Districts
- Students
- Parents
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a shift in the funding formula for the Education Foundation.
- It increases the overall financial contribution from the state.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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