Bill > H4227

This bill provides comprehensive appropriations and funding allocations for various state departments and initiatives for fiscal year 2025, with a focus on education, transportation, and local infrastructure improvements. The bill includes significant funding for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), including $40 million for physical infrastructure, $20 million for low-income fare relief, and $175 million for workforce and safety reserves. In the education sector, the bill allocates funds for various school districts, including $10 million for Green Schoolworks, $58 million for Special Education Circuit Breaker, and $25.5 million for an early literacy high-dosage tutoring initiative. The bill also introduces two new notable programs: the Imagination Library of Massachusetts, which aims to provide free monthly books to children aged 0-5, and establishes a dedicated fund for this program. Additionally, the bill includes numerous specific local grants for transportation infrastructure, school improvements, and community projects across Massachusetts, ranging from roadway repairs and pedestrian safety improvements to school equipment upgrades and capital investments. The bill demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing local needs while investing in broader state-level educational and transportation initiatives.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4227