Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 430: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 430 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 15, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see S2864.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| 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 |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Aaron Saunders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| 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 S2864
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education