Joint Committee on Education Archives

Posted March 22, 2024

Supporting the youngest among us and their educators

During the second week of March, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Early ED Act. This bill proposes making childcare more affordable and better wages for those who care for our […]

By Jo Comerford

In The People's Blog

Posted March 13, 2024

Bills are on the move

On February 7, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a major deadline in the 2023 – 2024 legislative session, known as “Joint Rule 10 Day.” This is the day by which all […]

By Jo Comerford

In Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements, Testimony

Posted October 31, 2023

Testimony from Senator Comerford on An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools

By Jo Comerford

In The People's Blog

Posted October 30, 2023

For the future of rural schools

On October 30, I testified before the Joint Committee on Education in support of S. 2388 and H. 3567, An Act to provide a sustainable future for rural schools, which […]

By Jo Comerford

In Press Releases, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements

Posted October 25, 2023

Blais, Comerford rural schools legislation scheduled for public hearing on the heels of FY24 rural school aid announcement

By Jo Comerford

In Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements, Testimony

Posted September 18, 2023

Testimony from Senator Comerford on An Act establishing a Green and Healthy Schools working group and implementation plan

By Jo Comerford

In Press Releases, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements

Posted September 15, 2023

Comerford bills on Green & Healthy Schools, Energy System Planning, Non-consensual Intimate Exams, and Surgical Smoke scheduled for public hearings

By Jo Comerford

In The People's Blog

Posted August 29, 2022

A ‘back to school’ love letter

Written remarks offered at Pioneer Valley Regional School District’s school year kick off on August 29, 2022. (I cut them a bit on the spot for time!) So honored to […]