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

  • 2026-0337 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

    The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness.

    updated September 2, 2026

  • 2026-1334 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 26, 2026

    Hold hearing on HVAC status in Boston Public Schools

    The City Council Order for a hearing asks officials to discuss the current HVAC status and cooling updates in Boston Public Schools.

    updated July 13, 2026

  • 2026-1238 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 18, 2026

    Hold hearing on leadership and service year program

    The City Council referred this matter to the Committee on Education to hold a hearing examining the creation of a Leadership and Service Year Program for Boston high school students.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-0810 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 10, 2026

    Study workforce pipeline with Wentworth Institute to boost staffing

    The City Council ordered a hearing to discuss a workforce pipeline between Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Inspectional Services Department for plans examiner and related technical roles.

    updated April 16, 2026

  • 2026-0775 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on athletics funding equity in Boston Public Schools

    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.

    updated April 9, 2026

  • 2026-0587 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 16, 2026

    Hold hearing on student rights in higher education

    The City Council issued an Order for a Hearing to Review Administrative Transparency, Equitable Student Representation, and Student Freedoms in Higher Education.

    updated March 27, 2026

  • 2026-0289 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Hold hearing on youth summer jobs readiness

    A City Council hearing is scheduled to examine youth summer employment programs, accessibility, and readiness for the upcoming summer.

    updated March 13, 2026

  • 2026-0516 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Hold Pre-K Hearing on Equitable Investment in Boston

    This matter orders a public hearing to review the City of Boston’s Pre-K expansion, including how it varies by neighborhood, capacity growth and seat availability, fiscal sustainability, workforce development, academic outcomes, inclusion and special education services, and capital investments in early childhood facilities.

    updated March 13, 2026

  • 2026-0511 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 10, 2026

    Review mid-year BPS FY27 budget for educational impact

    This order asks the City Council to hold a hearing to review how the Boston Public Schools FY27 budget is being implemented at mid-year and its educational impacts.

    updated March 12, 2026

  • 2026-0509 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 6, 2026

    Hold hearing on chronic absenteeism in Boston Public Schools

    The City Council referred an order for a hearing to the Committee on Education to examine Boston Public Schools’ efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve attendance.

    updated March 12, 2026

  • 2026-0340 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Hold hearing on BPS outcomes and ROI

    A City Council hearing was requested to examine student academic outcomes in Boston Public Schools and how investments have affected results.

    updated March 9, 2026

  • 2026-0279 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 2, 2026

    Audit restorative justice in Boston Public Schools

    The City Council referred this matter to audit the implementation and outcomes of restorative justice in Boston Public Schools (BPS).

    updated March 6, 2026

  • 2026-0169 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced January 23, 2026

    Hold hearings to develop the state of civil rights report

    The City Council ordered a public hearing series to assess civil rights protections in Boston, focusing on race, immigration status, gender identity, disability, and language access.

    updated March 6, 2026

  • 2026-0478 · Request for a public hearing · Dorchester and Roxbury · Introduced March 2, 2026

    Hold hearing on school safety and juvenile gun incidents

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to examine recent juvenile weapon incidents and school safety coordination.

    updated March 5, 2026

  • 2026-0417 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on BPS nurse leadership qualifications

    The City Council referred an order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools health services leadership qualifications, focusing on changes to the Senior Director of Health Services role and concerns from school nurses about licensure requirements.

    updated February 27, 2026

  • 2026-0408 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 23, 2026

    Hold hearing on community priorities for Boston Public Schools

    The City Council has referred an education matter to hold a hearing to identify community priorities, needs, and hopes in Boston Public Schools (BPS).

    updated February 27, 2026