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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released their $62.8B proposal for the FY27 Budget, which includes several key investments in public education across the Commonwealth. The information below highlights major education-related funding items, including updates from the accompanying supplemental budget that impact FY27 allocations.
As always, MASC will continue to closely monitor budget activity and any adjustments throughout the fiscal year. We will share updates and key action items ahead of the House budget in April and the Senate budget in May, and continue to keep members informed as the budget process moves forward. We’re also looking ahead to our annual Advocacy Day (Day on the Hill) on Monday, March 30—we hope you’ll register and join us. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Chapter 70: Increases Chapter 70 education aid by $241.8M (3.3%),

Statewide Graduation Council releases Interim Report
Earlier this month, the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council issued its recommendations for high school graduation requirements, following the 2024 ballot law vote to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement. The Graduation Council was formed by the Governor in January, 2025 and charged with advising the Governor and the legislature on the development of a statewide graduation requirement.