Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 394: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 394 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Accompanied S400.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Leigh Davis for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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
- Accompanied S400
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education