Elementary and Secondary Education

House approves $1.5b education bill

House approves $1.5b education bill

Accountability issue must be resolved with Senate

By Katie Lannan Elementary and Secondary Education, Massachusetts Legislature 0 Comments Oct 24, 2019

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE on Wednesday night unanimously approved a seven-year plan to pour $1.5 billion into the state’s public education system, moving legislation that has been the subject of persistent and passionate advocacy a step closer to the governor’s desk. Planned investments to support low-income students and English learners are a(...)

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