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Dear MASC members, I hope you all have enjoyed your summer and are in full swing of the fall. As
Mass. Association of School Committees
Mass. Association of School Committees
Dear MASC members, I hope you all have enjoyed your summer and are in full swing of the fall. As
On August 5, 2026, the Governor signed the PROTECT Act into law. The legislation generally prohibits civil arrests on school grounds and child care premises without a judicial warrant or judicial order. On August 21, DESE released specific model policies and procedures for school districts, charter schools, and educational collaboratives. The resources establish steps for designating school and district points of contact, involving legal counsel,
The following MASC Divisions are looking for members to serve as Division Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer: II, IV, VI, VIII, and
August 2026 MASC Policy Newsletter MASC Policy Update On August 5, 2026, the Governor signed the PROTECT Act into law.
Click here to read the PDF version of this message. Members of the Resolutions Committee met on June 22, 2026
The FY27 Budget Conference Committee recently released its final report, and just days later both the House and Senate approved the compromise budget without amendment. Governor Healey has now signed the FY27 budget into law.
The final budget totals $63.42 billion and represents:
• A 3.9% increase over the FY26 Genera Appropriations Act.
• $54 million more than Governor Healey’s FY27 proposal.
• $50 million more than the Senate’s FY27 proposal.
• $500,000 more than the House’s FY27 proposal.
The summary below highlights the major education-related investments included in the FY27 budget, along with key updates from the accompanying supplemental budget that affect FY27 funding.
The Nominating Committee met on June 25, 2026 in Marlborough. The following members were present: Division I: Kayla Biagioni-Smith, Tewksbury;
Dear MASC Members & Friends, The FY27 Budget Conference Committee recently released its final report, and just days later both
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met twice in June: once for a special meeting specifically on the recently
For a PDF copy of the letter, click here. Dear Chair Rodrigues, Chair Michlewitz, and Members of the Conference