Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-602

EDU 602

Worcester Polytechnic Institute School of Excellence

Messrs. Moore, Durant and Fattman, Ms. Kennedy and Messrs. Cronin, Eldridge, Collins and Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, by inserting after item 7061-9619 the following item:

"7061-9624  For the School of Excellence program at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute; provided, that every effort shall be made to recruit and serve equal numbers of male and female students; provided further, that sending districts of students attending the Institute shall not be required to expend any funds for the cost of these students while in attendance at the Institute; and provided further, that the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute shall provide professional development activities at the academy, including salary and benefits for teachers and visiting scholars ....................... $2,000,000"