Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 717
An Act establishing a special commission on special education funding
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joshua Tarsky (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Colleen M. Garry (Democratic)
- Michelle L. Badger (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Joshua Tarsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state funding of special education service. Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · House
Discharged to the committee on House Rules - 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