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Request for a public hearing

Order for hearing on crossing guard staffing shortages in Boston

Last activity August 21, 2026 (29 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 20, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council referred this matter to a hearing to examine current crossing guard staffing shortages, including unfilled positions and their impact on student safety. It will explore strategies for improving coordination with the Boston Police Department and for recruiting and training both paid and volunteer crossing guards in order to ensure consistent school-area coverage.

Affects Boston students and families

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, and Miniard Culpepper

Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice

About Public Safety , Transportation & Streets and Labor & Workforce

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Official title

Order for a hearing to examine crossing guard staffing shortages in the City of Boston and to explore strategies for improved coordination and volunteer recruitment.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council