Help rural schools get what they need

At this time there are two pressing legislative priorities that require the support of lawmakers from across the state.

  1. Fully fund Rural Aid at $60 million in FY26 as recommended by the legislative Commission on the Fiscal Health of Rural Schools in 2022.

  2. Pass HD.3619/SD.2178 An Act to Provide a Sustainable Future for Rural Schools, colloquially known as the rural schools bill.

  • Ask your local officials to pass a resolution

    Massachusetts school committees can unite behind a single clear message calling for rural equity by passing a resolution. Use the attached template to create a resolution for your district.

    Resolution Template

  • Write a letter or email

    Send a letter to leaders of the Senate, Senate Ways & Means Committee, and Joint Committee on Education about the Senate budget. Letters can be sent by individuals or by groups including elected boards, school PTOs, and teachers’ unions. You can also email your own State Senator to ask for their support.

    Letter Template

  • Tell others about this bill

    Talk to your friends and family, especially those who live in the districts of members of the Joint Committee on Education. Write about these issues and the rural schools bill on social media. Share this website.

    Joint Committee on Education