Recently active Boston legislation

Items ready for action or still moving through the process.

  • 2026-1348 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Use supplemental budget to restore BPS employee funding

    The City Council filed a resolution on July 8, 2026 to use a supplemental budget from the City’s reserve fund to reinstate up to about 400 Boston Public Schools employees who were slated for layoffs.

    Scheduled for a council meeting Council vote, step 3 of 4 updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-0520 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced March 9, 2026

    Council commends historic graduation improvements in Boston Public Schools

    The City Council resolution commends Boston Public Schools for achieving the highest four-year graduation rate in recent history and the lowest dropout rate, reflecting ongoing work to reduce absenteeism and reengage students.

    Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 12, 2026