H691

Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study and recommend improvements to special education funding in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations for improving the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding in Massachusetts. The commission will evaluate the current special education financing structure and make recommendations to achieve specific goals, including sufficient funds for high-quality education, equitable funding for districts with varying resources, and efficient use of funds.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 23

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026