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

  • 2026-1342 · 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

  • 2026-0937 · 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

  • 2026-0641 · 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

  • 2026-0354 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced February 8, 2026

    Support a crossing guard corps at Trotter Elementary

    The City Council resolution supports establishing a dedicated crossing guard corps for Trotter Elementary School to address understaffing and improve safety for students walking to and from school.

    updated February 12, 2026

  • 2026-0309 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Support the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit

    This matter expresses strong support for the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit and commends the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for reviving and sustaining youth-centered programming in Boston.

    updated February 9, 2026

  • 2026-0170 · Formal position, not binding · Roxbury · Introduced January 22, 2026

    Extend Parcel P-3 designation to preserve transparency

    The City Council adopted a resolution on January 28, 2026 to extend the temporary designation of Parcel P-3 and support Madison Park project planning.

    updated January 29, 2026