Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 400: An Act to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 400 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass 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.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 9
| 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 |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Barry Finegold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex and Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Dave Muradian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Worcester |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S328, S337, S345, S348, S354, S369, S385, S388, S394, S407 S416, S440 and S460
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education