Mass. Association of School Committees
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
The Senate Ways & Means (SWM) Committee has released its $63.29B budget proposal. This represents a $2.25B (3.7%) increase over the FY26 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and is $66.3M (0.1%) below Governor Healey’s proposal. There are several key differences between the SWM budget, the House budget (finalized last week), and the Governor’s proposal when it comes to public education. The summary below highlights major education-related investments, including updates from the accompanying supplemental budget that impact FY27 allocations.
MASC will continue to closely monitor budget activity and any adjustments throughout the fiscal year. We will share updates and key action items as the process moves forward. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions
Good afternoon! This week, House and Senate negotiators released their supplemental budget conference committee report, reaching agreement on several education investments
To download the Position Paper as a PDF, please click here. The Position Paper has been posted in text format
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education had their monthly meeting on May 19 at Hudson High School, recognizing student
Senate FY27 Budget Debate Next Week Urge your State Senators to Support Key Amendments Dear MASC Members and Friends, The
Dear MASC Members & Friends, The Senate Ways & Means (SWM) Committee has released its $63.29B budget proposal. This represents a