Consolidated Amendment "A" to H4000
Education & Local Aid/Social Services/Veterans
Fiscal Note: $13,022,285
Amendments 1059 and 1465 are recategorized from Education and Local Aid to Labor & Economic Development
Amendment 737 is recategorized from Social Services to Mental Health and Disability Services
Education and Local Aid: 2, 5, 19, 37, 44, 47, 55, 79, 83, 88, 112, 122, 123, 126, 132, 137, 170, 184, 187, 211, 218, 219, 221, 224, 229, 230, 231, 240, 244, 245, 246, 253, 257, 261, 266, 281, 282, 284, 288, 290, 292, 297, 312, 324, 334, 335, 336, 337, 348, 366, 374, 376, 386, 399, 402, 407, 412, 428, 429, 442, 458, 462, 463, 473, 477, 483, 488, 489, 497, 519, 529, 555, 561, 590, 593, 594, 600, 608, 619, 624, 625, 628, 636, 649, 650, 655, 656, 680, 684, 698, 700, 705, 710, 717, 719, 720, 727, 728, 730, 747, 748, 750, 755, 756, 757, 759, 763, 765, 767, 784, 790, 793, 812, 817, 858, 878, 884, 896, 897, 902, 908, 909, 910, 915, 917, 920, 923, 932, 933, 949, 953, 958, 965, 974, 976, 980, 1003, 1010, 1024, 1032, 1036, 1075, 1079, 1081, 1108, 1111, 1113, 1116, 1120, 1122, 1124, 1147, 1160, 1166, 1175, 1180, 1194, 1200, 1227, 1238, 1239, 1245, 1248, 1249, 1253, 1258, 1264, 1267, 1271, 1275, 1288, 1316, 1374, 1383, 1386, 1404, 1418, 1422, 1423, 1426, 1431, 1447, 1450, 1460, 1466, 1467, 1477, 1484, 1493, 1523, 1524, 1530, 1535, 1537, 1538, 1539, 1540, 1541, 1562, 1565, 1598, 1613, 1614, 1632, 1638, 1641, 1647
Social Services: 3, 20, 63, 148, 172, 173, 235, 236, 237, 267, 295, 385, 390, 400, 401, 413, 415, 439, 467, 540, 598, 753, 831, 839, 872, 882, 1008, 1017, 1062, 1155, 1230, 1295, 1300, 1399, 1445, 1481, 1547, 1571, 1584, 1586, 1608, 1646
Veterans’ Services and Veterans’ Homes: 22, 38, 58, 89, 98, 99, 127, 147, 208, 268, 327, 329, 370, 445, 472, 494, 495, 582, 622, 665, 685, 739, 751, 801, 821, 822, 827, 836, 929, 942, 956, 1022, 1031, 1051, 1085, 1086, 1162, 1214, 1327, 1554, 1600, 1609, and 1635
Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.4000 in Section 2, in item 1410-0010, by inserting after the figure “4190-0100” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for the NEADS Service Dogs for Veterans program to train service dogs for veterans; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Community Servings to develop and implement a statewide pilot program to provide medically-tailored meals to veterans in the commonwealth.
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$12,435,035” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $12,620,035
And further amend said Section 2, in item 1410-0012, by inserting after the word "2025" the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Veterans Oral History Project in Natick; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Bilingual Veteran’s Outreach Center in Springfield for a Pittsfield caseworker; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Dudley-Gendron - Post 414 American Legion Hall in Sutton; provided further, not less than $5,000 shall be expended to Attleboro's Global War on Terrorism Monument Committee to assist with the creation of a historical tribute of remembrance, respect and gratitude for all those who have served in the Global War on Terrorism; provided further, not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Springfield Veterans First (NABVET) Outreach Center; provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Veterans Inc. to expand its behavioral health programming and create low-barrier access to treatment for persons at the Worcester housing programs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the collaboration between NEBSI and JLC services to establish a network for the eTMS program to treat veterans and first responders who suffer from any post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Cape and Island Veterans Outreach Center Hyannis for service-enriched housing and all-inclusive supportive programs for United States military veterans; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Granby Legion Post 266 to support the renovation of its community kitchen; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. for supportive housing programs and operational functions
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$9,528,474” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $10,208,474
And further amend said Section 2, in item 1410-0250, by inserting after the word “2025” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts Service Fund Inc. to combat veterans homelessness by maintaining and operating veterans homes and to provide benefits counseling, and wrap around assistance to veterans and their families
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$3,952,392” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,452,392
And further amend said Section 2, in item 1410-0400, by inserting after the words “sufficient relief and support” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for assistance to VFW Post 8892 in the town of Stoughton; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for improvements to Amvets Post 1977 in the town of Stoughton
And further amend said item by striking out the figures “$81,806,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure;- $81,826,000
And further amend said Section 2, in item 1410-1616, by inserting after the word “memorials” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the construction and repair of war memorials; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for maintenance and care of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the city of Worcester
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure;- $140,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 3000-1000, by inserting after the word “requirements” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to The Elizabeth Peabody House in the city of Somerville; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the young parents program at More Than Words, Inc.; provided further, that $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Children's Place for early education and care support services
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$13,551,428” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $13,776,428
And further amend said section 2, in item 3000-1020, by inserting after the word “appropriation” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to purchase equipment for the early education programs at Harmony Grove and Miriam F McCarthy Elementary Schools in the city of Framingham to align with the standards set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$46,903,765” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $46,953,765
And further amend said Section 2, in item 4003-0122, by inserting after the words “highest priority for services” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Casa Dominicana to assist in ESL classes and computer training for low-income adults; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Center for New Americans to support the coordination of volunteers and delivery of services in the city known as the town of Amherst
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$1,305,255” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,385,255
And further amend said section 2, in item 4003-0124, by inserting after the words “implementing the program” the following words:- ; provided further, not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Brazilian American center in the city of Framingham to administer and facilitate immigrant legal services, advocacy, and related assistance
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$5,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,075,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 4400-1000, by inserting after the words “15 days before any such transfer” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Fresh Start Furniture Bank of Hudson; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Cradles to Crayons, Inc. for its clothing insecurity relief and essentials distribution service; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for supporting transition-aged youth through the Friends of Children, Inc. FOCUS Program;
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$107,462,031” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $107,912,031
And further amend said section 2, in item 4400-1001, by inserting after the words “Hunger, Inc.” the following words:- ; provided further, that funds may be expended to establish a pilot program to supplement the supply of food available to recipients of benefits provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program using mechanisms designed to identify surplus food and distribute such surplus food to the recipients at a discount; provided further, said program shall: (a) employ technology to redirect surplus food to areas in which recipients are experiencing a higher need for more affordable and healthier food; (b) ensure that surplus food distributed pursuant to this program complies with nutritional standards and guidelines set by the department; and (c) prioritize reducing food insecurity for recipients
And further amend said section 2, in item 4400-1004, by inserting after the words “and knowledge of, the program” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Growing Places in the city of Leominster for the purpose of the development of the regional food center in north central Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry and community refrigerator support program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Dracut Food Pantry
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$20,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $20,100,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 4400-1020, by inserting after the words “continuation of regional partnerships” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the main south community development corporation to promote the safety and security of the university park and beacon brightly neighborhoods
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$5,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,050,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0015, by inserting after the words “supportive slots available” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Rick’s Place of Wilbraham to provide grief support to youth and their families in the pioneer valley; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Empower Mentor Program to provide mentorship, community events, and year-round programming for young women and men in Massachusetts who have experienced the loss of a parent; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for Scituate Community Christmas to provide emergency support for families and individuals during times of financial hardship;
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$157,866,916” and inserting in place thereof the following figure;- $158,026,916
And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0030, by inserting after the words “flex services” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Weymouth Teen Center for job skills training, technology support, remedial education services, and to promote a social service program for growth and social welfare
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$11,089,960” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $11,239,960
And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0038, by inserting after the words “fiscal year 2023” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Inc.’s Center for Early Relationship Support including for the Fragile Beginnings program, Project Newborns exposed to substances: support and therapy and related clinical and community services for vulnerable families with children from birth to age 5; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to Italian Home for Children, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family Learning Program, Inc. for programming and services to help women break the cycle of poverty
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$347,457,804” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $347,932,804
And further amend said section 2, in item 7009-6600, by inserting after the words “underrepresented in college” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to Westfield state university for early college programming for nursing and health science pathways to support labor force development with western Massachusetts hospitals and health care providers
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$14,205,894” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $14,380,894
And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-0033, by inserting after the words “by the department” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for The Literacy Lab for the purposes of placing recent high school graduates in classrooms or community-based early childhood centers to provide evidence-based literacy intervention services to at-risk Pre-K students, and to provide participants with training, coaching and professional development, with the goal of diversifying the educator pipeline and educating participants on the teacher education and licensure process in Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Haverhill public library for the Haverhill Promise initiative to expand early literacy
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,716,683” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,966,683
And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-1192, by inserting after the word “appropriation” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the nonprofit Springfield Together Inc., for the creation of the Springfield brought together camp; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to south shore regional vocational technical high school for equipment upgrades to the graphic design visual communication and allied health programs; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Millis for Spanish language curriculum materials and professional development; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Lunenburg for security system upgrades in the Lunenburg public schools; provided further, that not less than $49,000 shall be expended for chromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury public schools; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for youth programs at Dennison memorial community center in New Bedford; provider further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for a reserve to assist the town of Bedford for the education of children in families employed by the federal government on military reservations who attend Shawsheen valley technical high school; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ateneo Dominicano Del Merrimack Valley to maintain and promote Dominican culture throughout the Merrimack valley through history, literature, arts, customs and family values; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Lawrence, to highlight the colorful tradition of Dominican carnival in the Merrimack valley and to provide at-risk youth with assistance programming and after school activities; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Instituto Cultural de Puerto Rico, Inc. in the city of Lawrence, to highlight the colorful tradition of Puerto Rican culture in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Bellingham for improvements to communication and audio systems throughout the Bellingham high school campus; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Boston Green Academy for the continuation of the environmental science & technology career pathway program; provided further, not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea to fund building renovations within the Chelsea public school district; provided further, not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea for library renovations at the Mary C. Burke elementary school complex; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Salem public schools for the purpose of upgrading the Salem high school fieldhouse gym floor and other play surfaces; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to fund architectural plans to renovate and expand the New Art Center in Newtonville for a space to serve as a multi-disciplinary visual arts center and enable the facility to become fully ADA compliant; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Beyond Soccer, Inc. for innovative health, athletic and leadership programming for low-income youth in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Prophecy Wrestling Club for equipment costs to expand the program’s reach; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Palante to support building energy sufficiency; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for repairs to the Jackson park track and field at Swampscott high school; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to St. Stephen’s youth program for the parent mentor program providing educational support to students and nurturing a school environment where engaged adults foster success; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. in the city of Lowell for transitional services for refugees; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton for the replacement of a rooftop HVAC system at Dennett elementary school; provided further that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for The United States of Readers program, administered by Scholastic Book Clubs, to bridge the literacy gap through increased book access in Title I elementary schools; provided further, that not less than $875,000 shall be expended to the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance Bus to serve middle and high school students, teachers, law enforcement agencies, faith leaders, government leaders and others by bringing an inventive approach to community outreach through bringing the museum field trip directly to the communities and designed to prevent bullying, racism, antisemitism, hate and intolerance and to encourage respect for human dignity; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Urbanity Dance to serve an unmet demand for access to affordable and accessible dance training; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Community Music School of Springfield, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for materials, including but not limited to STEM kits, and other costs associated with the North Attleborough middle school STEM project; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for the procurement of new uniforms for the North Attleborough high school band; provided that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Acushnet council on aging and community center to replace their outdated HVAC system; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Amherst regional high school Performing Arts Department to make technological repairs and infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a project to connect organic gardening, outdoor exercise, healthy food, food preparation and elementary school-aged children in the greater Northampton area, operated by Grow Food Northampton; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for mental health services in Braintree public schools; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the All Dorchester Sports League, Inc. for educational support, nutrition and other community benefits related to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for Friends of the Children – Boston, Inc. for the expansion of the professional K-12 youth mentorship program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Gardner to support the operations of a teen center; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Oxford for classroom chromebooks, software and security cameras in Oxford public schools; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Música Franklin, Inc. for educational music programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the engineering to address a interior/exterior structural issue at Acushnet elementary school; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Westfield public schools band program; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to meet the transportation needs of Barnstable public schools; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the BIRCH Center to continue the operations of the school-based behavioral health technical assistance center, pursuant to section 16FF of chapter 6A of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Catie’s Closet, Inc. to provide students in kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, in schools with a high percentage of low-income and homeless students with: (i) in-school access to clothing, toiletries and basic necessities; and (ii) community-based resources including, but not limited to, social services, mental health services and behavioral health services; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Community Investors, Inc. for their PowerPlay Initiative of in the town of Wellesley in support of the expansion of an inclusive after-school and out-of-school-time recreational program at urban and suburban Massachusetts schools; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Science Club for Girls for STEM education programming
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,464,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-1193, by inserting after the word “commonwealth” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity, Inc. and the Commonwealth Seminar for a joint fellowship program for high school and college students from underrepresented communities of color; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the USS Constitution Museum, Inc. for civics education programs within the Charlestown Navy shipyard park
And further amend said item by striking the figure “$500,000” the second time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,000,000
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,700,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7027-0019, by inserting after the words “productively on the job” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for Triangle, Inc.’s school to career program that connects special education students with disabilities in Greater Boston to careers and their local communities; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the operation of the SMART and Eureka programs at the Framingham, Holyoke, Lowell, Lynn, Pittsfield and Worcester chapters of Girls Inc
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$6,531,266” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $7,031,266
And further amend said section 2, in item 7027-1004, by inserting after the word “acquisition” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Latinx Community Center for Empowerment (LCCE), Inc. in the city of Lowell for the administration of a workforce development program including ESOL classes, resume building, interview training and job placement services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the public school system in the town of Rockland to support the English language learners program
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$3,696,331” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,746,331
And further amend said section 2, in item 7028-0031, by inserting after the word “correction” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Fundacion CEMDPCD to support, educate and advocate on behalf of low-income parents of students with learning disabilities in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Food for the World to support low-income families in the Merrimack Valley who are struggling with food insecurity and other basic needs
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$8,760,943” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $8,810,943
And further amend said section 2, in item 7035-0001, by inserting after the word “admission” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopedale for the development of the center for innovation, research and creativity at Memorial elementary school
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$3,118,500” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $3,153,500
And further amend said section 2, in item 7035-0002, by inserting after the word “analyzed” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Pathways Inc. in the city of Lynn for adult education
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$58,923,560” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $58,948,560
And further amend said section 2, in item 7035-0006, by inserting after the word “item” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city of Worcester to purchase and install solar powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons and complementary pedestrian crossing improvements for 5 high priority locations leading to Worcester public schools
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$57,119,862” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $57,169,862
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-0012, by inserting after the word “audit” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for school districts in which special education costs exceed 25 per cent of the total district costs and in which tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs for placements at an approved private school located within the district exceed both $1,000,000 and 23.5 per cent of all tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs for placements at approved private schools
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $10,500,000
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$484,677,484” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $484,877,484
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-0033, by inserting after the word “appropriation” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Lincoln to mitigate the costs of educating the children of retired-military families
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,285,500” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,450,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9408, by inserting after the word “months” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the recruitment and training of educators offered by Teach for America Massachusetts to expand the teacher corps to address teacher vacancies in high need public schools and to close achievement gaps
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$16,454,430” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $16,554,430
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9611, by inserting after the word “law” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Worcester YWCA for youth swimming lessons as part of summer programming for children who identify as low income, as well as necessary infrastructure to comply with Christian’s Law; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Natick public schools to support summer programming, school vacation week programming and artificial intelligence translation equipment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Coalition for a Better Acre, Inc. YES! year – round Out-of-School-Time program for over 100 Acre youths ages 5-14; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. for afterschool cultural program and rising stars sports and leadership summer day camp that serves over 100 students each year; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Methuen Youth Innovation, Inc. to support the establishment and operations of the Methuen Youth Innovation HUB, with a focus on empowering youth in the district through comprehensive leadership development, social skills building and civic engagement; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Friends of the Hernández for fostering bilingual and bicultural leaders while providing essential enrichment, after-school programming and family engagement opportunities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to fund the enrichment activities at the Pioneer Valley Regional school districts afterschool programs for children ages K-6; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Steps to Success, Inc. to provide academic and personal support for low-income students from 4th grade to college graduation; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Boston Partners for Education to support school programing needs; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the Recreation Worcester program in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to Piers Park Sailing Center for sailing and maritime education and operations in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Boston Debate League Incorporated for their after-school debate league program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Girls Design Academy in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton for employment positions for at-risk youth within their YEP! We Can Summer Program
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$7,272,449” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $8,307,449
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9612, by inserting after the words “recipient schools” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the town of Mendon for a single point entry keycard security system for elementary and middle school buildings and for the Mendon- Upton Regional school district high school building
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$670,086” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $795,086
And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9815, by inserting after the word “outreach” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended on Mosaic Interfaith Youth Action, Inc. a grant program administered through the department of elementary and secondary education in coordination with the executive office of public safety and security for the purpose of preventing hate crimes and incidents statewide
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$400,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $425,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7066-0000, by inserting after the word “prevention” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Thrive Scholars to support college to career services; provided further, not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Fitchburg state university for an admissions position focused primarily on recruitment to the police program; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to Quincy college to provide student supports and services
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$4,200,965” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,850,965
And further amend said section 2, in item 7066-0009, by striking out the figure “$374,740” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $433,525
And further amend said section 2, in item 7070-0065, by striking out the figure “$430,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $480,000
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$175,188,311” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $175,238,311
And further amend said section 2, in item 7077-0023, by striking out the figure “$5,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,000,000
And further amend said section 2, in item 7100-4000, by inserting after the words “economic development” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards a workforce development program called Skill Surge at Holyoke community college
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$11,450,395” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $11,525,395
And further amend said section 2, in item 7116-0100, by inserting after the word “university” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the John J. Binienda center for civic education at Worcester state university to expand service learning and volunteerism in the greater Worcester community, to support student experiential learning, to foster and develop student leadership opportunities, to support first generation and economically disadvantaged students through targeted scholarship support, for new innovations in student civic engagement and learning through building of intentional networks of students with community members and alumni and for programmatic development, updates and technologies within the center
And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$39,993,390” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $40,118,390
And further amend the bill, in section 2E, by inserting after item 1595-0115, the following item:-
1595-0116 For the Genocide Education Trust Fund, as established in section 2MMMMM of chapter 29 of the General Laws, inserted by section 1 of chapter 98 of the acts of 2021; provided, that said funds shall be distributed by the commissioner of the department of elementary and secondary education for purposes related to the instruction of middle and high school students on the history of genocide, including but not limited to: (i) development of curricular materials detailing the underlying causes, international reaction, progression and aftermath of genocide; and (ii) professional development training, including, but not limited to, the provision of trainings, seminars, conferences and materials, for educators to use in the teaching of genocide…………$500,000
And further amend the bill in section 2F, in item 1596-2438, by striking the words “For the cost of providing an additional $104 per pupil in minimum aid funding to qualifying cities, towns, regional school districts, counties maintaining agricultural schools, independent vocational schools and independent agricultural and technical schools to be distributed under chapters 70 and 76 of the General Laws and section 3” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- For additional aid to qualifying cities, towns, regional school districts, counties maintaining agricultural schools, independent vocational schools and independent agricultural and technical schools to be distributed under chapters 70 and 76 of the General Laws and section 3 and for costs associated with providing $150 per pupil in minimum aid funding; provided, that these funds are in addition to funds provided in item 7061-0008
And further amend the bill by inserting after section 64 the following section:-
SECTION 64A. Notwithstanding section 13A of chapter 15D of the General Laws, inserted by section 32 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024, all child care financial assistance payments pursuant to said section 13A of said chapter 15D to providers through both vouchers pursuant to clause (i) of paragraph (b) of said section 13A of said chapter 15D and contracts pursuant to clause (ii) of said paragraph (b) of said section 13A of said chapter 15D, including Family Child Care Systems Administration, Priority Population Support Services Administration and base contract administration, shall include retention revenue policies and practices, including allowing providers to retain 20 per cent annual surplus revenue retention from both the unit rate and cost reimbursement payments that were in place prior to contracts with an effective date of October 1, 2024 resulting from the request for responses by the department of early education and care dated March 20, 2024 and titled “Contract Provider and FCC Systems – Income Eligible”.
And further amend the bill by inserting after section 68 the following section:-
SECTION 68A. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the bureau of purchased services in the operational services division shall determine prices for programs under chapter 71B of the General Laws in fiscal year 2026 by increasing the final fiscal year 2025 price by the rate of inflation as determined by the division. The division shall adjust prices for extraordinary relief pursuant to 808 CMR 1.06(4). The division shall accept applications for program reconstruction and special circumstances in fiscal year 2026. The division shall authorize the fiscal year 2026 price for out-of-state purchasers requested by a program, not to exceed a maximum price determined by the bureau, by identifying the most recent price calculated for the program and applying the estimated rate of inflation for each year, as determined by the bureau under section 22N of chapter 7 of the General Laws, in which the rate of inflation is frozen beginning with fiscal year 2004, in a compounded manner for each fiscal year.