Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2691: An Act updating the charter net school spending cap
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2691 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating the charter net school spending cap. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Education. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the net school spending cap; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Jason M. Lewis, Robyn K. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to change the percentage of a school district's net school spending that can be allocated to charter school tuition,; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to local approval for charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2614) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform charter school funding in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2691).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Education | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S378, S389, S393, S402, S414, S452 and S2614
- Reported from the committee on Education