State Representative Bill Galvin

Wishing all the moms a wonderful day today!

Yesterday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that invests $885 million in public transportation and $417 million in public education, and funds several Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) deficiencies.

I was proud to secure additional funding for Canton and Stoughton Public Schools in this budget: $150,000 for Canton (to purchase additional updated science curriculum materials), and $350,000 for Stoughton. This bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Further breakdown of supp. budget funds:

$885 million towards transportation:
- $740 million towards the MBTA
- $525 million for the Deficiency Reserve
- $125 million for the Workforce & Safety Reserve
- $60 million for physical infrastructure with a focus on the core subway system
- $20 million for low-income reduced fares
- $10 million for water transportation infrastructure

$417 million towards education:
- $150 million towards Special Education Circuit Breaker costs
- $150 million to fund Early Education Child Care costs
- $38.7 million for the EEC income eligibility waitlist
- Includes $8 million for child care for providers and $7.5 million for the loan forgiveness program for providers
- $20 million for Green SchoolWorks program to help schools with clean energy upgrades
- $18.3 million for Financial Aid Supplements
- $20 million endowment Match for UMass and other state colleges and universities
- $5.1 million for Tomorrow’s Teachers Loan Forgiveness program
- $5 million for ESOL Services Waitlist

$507 million from the General Fund for other purposes:
- $300 million for the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- $54.4 million for sheriffs, representing half of the deficiency
- $41.6 million for DTA caseworkers
- $10 million for FIFA Boston for World Cup related expenses