Help rural schools get what they need

At this time our top priority is to pass H.517/S.314 An Act to Provide a Sustainable Future for Rural Schools, colloquially known as the rural schools bill.

June 3rd bill hearing

Click here to sign up to testify either in person or remotely. The hearing begins at 1 pm in the State House in Boston on June 3rd, 2025. In-person testimony will be heard first.

Written testimony may be submitted to the Joint Committee on Education at 24 Beacon Street, Room 473G, Boston, MA 02133 or by e-mail to fiona.brucebaiden@mahouse.gov and emily.reynolds@masenate.gov, CCing your own State Rep and Senator. Use the subject line "EDUCATION COMMITTEE TESTIMONY H.517/S.314" and provide the committee with your name, organization and phone number. The Committee will accept written testimony until June 10, 2025.

Click on the black button below for tips and talking points to help you prepare your testimony.

Questions about rural schools advocacy? Contact us at info@ruralschoolsma.org.

H.517/S.314 An Act to Provide a Sustainable Future for Rural Schools

H.517/S.314 An Act to Provide a Sustainable Future for Rural Schools

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