An Act relative to foundation budget review commission permanence

HD 1428 permanently establishes a Foundation Budget Review Commission to evaluate Massachusetts' school funding formula every five years. The commission, composed of education leaders, legislative leaders, and school district representatives, will review how foundation budgets are calculated, recommend changes to better align with educational goals and student assessment needs (like MCAS), and suggest efficient resource allocation. It must hold at least four public hearings statewide before issuing recommendations, with the first report due by November 1, 2025. This bill directly affects public school funding decisions across Massachusetts by creating a permanent process for reviewing and updating the state's school finance system.