BOSTON (8/21/2020) — The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a bill authorizing up to $1.8 billion in spending for the improvement of information technology equipment and other capital projects in Massachusetts, including an authorization to support technology infrastructure upgrades at Burlington Public Schools. The legislation also authorizes funding for food security, law enforcement body cameras, and investments in educational technologies in Massachusetts schools. The bill was recently signed into law by the Governor.
Breakfast After the Bell Legislation Becomes Law
BOSTON (8/11/2020) – The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to fight childhood hunger and boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in schools with high percentages of students from low-income families in the Commonwealth. The bill, An Act regarding breakfast after the bell, would require all public K‑12 schools with 60 percent or more students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program to offer breakfast after the instructional day begins. The bill was signed into law shortly after.
Breakfast After the Bell Legislation Becomes Law
BOSTON (8/11/2020) – The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to fight childhood hunger and boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in schools with high percentages of students from low-income families in the Commonwealth. The bill, An Act regarding breakfast after the bell, would require all public K‑12 schools with 60 percent or more students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program to offer breakfast after the instructional day begins. The bill was signed into law shortly after.
State Rep. Ken Gordon Outlines End-of-Session Bills
Representative Ken Gordon (D – Bedford) and his colleagues in the House of Representatives concluded a busy last week of traditional formal session by passing three major bills aimed at bolstering the economy, addressing the healthcare challenge brought on by COVID-19, and combatting climate change.
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Rep. Gordon Helps Pass Flurry of Late-Session Bills to Bolster Economy, Health Care, and Clean Energy; Secures Funding Authority for Burlington
BOSTON (8/3/2020) – Representative Ken Gordon (D – Bedford) and his colleagues in the House of Representatives concluded a busy last week of traditional formal session by passing three major bills aimed at bolstering the economy, addressing the healthcare challenge brought on by COVID-19, and combating climate change.