Recently active Boston legislation

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  • 2026-1612 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Support Head Start Programs in Boston

    The City of Boston Council approved a resolution recognizing the importance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs for low-income families and young children.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-1423 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Request public MSBA documents for Madison Park project

    This City Council order requests the Mayor to provide copies of all materials related to Boston Public Schools' Madison Park MSBA eligibility submissions.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1422 · Information request to the mayor · Roxbury and West Roxbury · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Request detailed planning documents for O'Bryant relocation

    The City Council passed a 17F order on July 22, 2026, to obtain documents about the planning process for the John D.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1342 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced June 25, 2026

    Urge Boston Public Schools to enroll all MA SRTS schools

    The City Council resolution calls on Boston Public Schools to fully participate in the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (MA SRTS) program.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0734 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 2, 2026

    Approve FY27 BPS Budget of $1.73 Billion

    The Boston City Council’s Committee on Ways and Means reviewed the FY27 annual appropriation for the Boston Public Schools.

    updated July 6, 2026

  • 2026-0982 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 5, 2026

    Accept $2,500 Roche Kids 360 grant for Roche Community Center

    The City of Boston approved an order to accept and expend a $2,500 Roche Kids 360 Grant awarded by Kids 360 Charity to fund youth programs at the Roche Community Center, administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

    updated May 15, 2026

  • 2026-0978 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 11, 2026

    Authorize $50,000 Roche grant for community programs

    The Mayor transmitted an order for the City of Boston to accept and expend a $50,000 Roche Youth & Senior Programs grant, awarded by Donor Group and administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families.

    updated May 14, 2026

  • 2026-0937 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Ask Boston Public Schools to join nationwide social media litigation

    The City Council resolution asks Boston Public Schools to evaluate the costs and benefits of joining the national social media litigation that alleges platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis.

    updated May 7, 2026

  • 2026-0869 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 24, 2026

    Support University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership

    City Council supports creating a University Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership to connect city small-business services with university student consulting programs.

    updated April 30, 2026

  • 2026-0819 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Adopt Resolution for Transparent Higher Education Governance

    The City Council passed a resolution calling for administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.

    updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0643 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 24, 2026

    Uphold alcohol restrictions at BPS facilities

    The City Council resolution, adopted March 25, 2026, upholds alcohol restrictions at Boston Public Schools facilities, including the 14-acre White Fund Parcel in Franklin Park.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0780 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Call for Independent Audit of BPS Spending and Staffing

    This City Council resolution calls for an independent performance audit of Boston Public Schools’ spending, staffing, and resource allocation.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0779 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Request 17F information on school bus insurance

    The City Council issued an order asking the Mayor to provide information about Boston Public Schools transportation insurance.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0698 · Information request to the mayor · Introduced March 27, 2026

    Request SARB policies for student-athlete transfers

    Boston residents would learn how the Sports Administration Review Board handles student-athlete transfer cases, including investigations, timelines, interviews, written findings, and appeal rights.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0688 · Mayor's directive · Introduced March 26, 2026

    Accept Local Food Policy Grant to track procurement

    The City of Boston would accept a $20,000 Local Food Policy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and administer it through the Office of Food Justice.

    updated April 2, 2026

  • 2026-0135 · Mayor's directive · Introduced January 20, 2026

    Approve $100,000 MassTech Grant for Digital Skills

    The Mayor transmitted an order authorizing Boston to accept and expend a $100,000 grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, passed through the U.S.

    updated March 31, 2026

  • 2026-0641 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 19, 2026

    Support H.4683 to Improve Literacy Education

    The City Council passed a resolution on March 25, 2026 expressing strong support for H.4683, An Act Relative to Teacher Preparation and Student Literacy.

    updated March 26, 2026

Shelved, no action taken

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  • 2026-0850 · Mayor's directive · Introduced April 27, 2026

    Summarize 17F response on BPS school bus insurance data

    The City’s 17F response from Boston Public Schools covers prior and current school bus auto liability policies, including insurer names, non-renewal notices, policy dates, and safety and loss-control measures.

    updated April 30, 2026

Withdrawn by the sponsor

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