Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 691
An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (36)
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
- Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Christopher Richard Flanagan (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Brian W. Murray (Democratic)
- Paul McMurtry (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- Simon Cataldo (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Jennifer Balinsky Armini (Democratic)
- John J. Marsi (Republican)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Edward R. Philips (Democratic)
- Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democratic)
- David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Michelle L. Badger (Democratic)
- Sean Reid (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Priscila S. Sousa (Democratic)
- Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (Democratic)
- Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democratic)
- Lisa Field (Democratic)
- Kristin E. Kassner (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- John Barrett, III (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Adam J. Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to the special education reimbursement program and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · House
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Mar 23, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026 - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Education