Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on athletics funding equity in Boston Public Schools

Last activity April 9, 2026 (5 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    April 6, 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 the Committee on Education to hold a hearing on how athletic programs are funded and supported across Boston Public Schools. The hearing will focus on equity, accountability, and input from student-athletes, coaches, and families, and will review school-by-school funding, facilities, and access to basic athletic resources.

Affects Students, coaches, school leaders, and parents involved in Boston Public Schools athletics

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

Now with the Committee on Education

About Education and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Order for a hearing on equity in athletic funding and access across Boston Public Schools.

Timeline

  1. April 8, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Education.