Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 314: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 314 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2870.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see S2870
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education