Another quick way to advocate for state funding for schools - now
There are two more state hearings coming up, and our legislators need to hear that public school funding is a critical concern. Please consider submitting public comment for both (you can use the same email).
April 3rd, 12 p.m. – Hearing on how to allocate the $1.4 million FY24 Millionaire’s surtax surplus.
April 8th, 11 a.m. – This is a hearing on the FY26 budget and is designed for the public to attend and testify on any budget related issue, including education. This hearing is in Boston, and you are welcome to attend in person or virtually if you would also like to give public comment that way.
What You Can Do: Write an email urging our legislators to support the proposals to reform education funding, including the Rural Aid Bill, an increase to special education circuit breaker, and an increase in transportation reimbursements. Push them to change the charter funding model. Let them know how devastating the proposed cuts at the elementary and especially regional level will be to your family.
Cut and Paste the email addresses below based on your town.
Amherst: aaron.michlewitz@mahouse.gov; senatecommittee.ways&means@