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SD 2824 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring equitable funding for non-regional school districts with high transportation costs

Summary
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to require equitable funding for non-regional school districts with high transportation costs. Education.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for school districts with high transportation costs, increasing public education budget allocation to address inequities.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates equitable funding for school districts with high transportation costs, directly advancing school funding access per education policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates funding for school districts' transportation costs, directly supporting public transit infrastructure within education context.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Jul 10, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Jul 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dylan Fernandes
DDemocratic
MA
Plymouth and Barnstable