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Call for legislative proposals
Call for legislative proposals
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is seeking input from members as it adds to the organization’s 2019-2020 legislative agenda. Our goals remain clear: Fully fund our schools, end high-stakes testing, protect the rights of our members and ensure the dignity of our retirees.
Because the Legislature failed to implement any of the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, we are redoubling our efforts. As part of our campaign to fund our public schools and colleges, we fully expect to file MTA-backed legislation to create a modern foundation budget that serves students from prekindergarten through higher education.
Our goals remain clear: Fully fund our schools, end high-stakes testing, protect the rights of our members and ensure the dignity of our retirees.
Additionally, we intend to refile comprehensive legislation that ends the test and punish regimen of high-stakes standardized testing. High-stakes testing
We are looking to MTA members for legislative proposals and suggestions that will support our goals of fully funding public education from prekindergarten through public higher education and ending the tyranny of high-stakes testing, as well as protecting our workforce against anti-union attacks and ensuring that our retirees’ earned benefits are protected.
Submitted proposals will be reviewed by the MTA's Government Relations Committee, which will then make recommendations to the MTA Board of Directors.
Please go here to propose legislation to be filed for the MTA in the 2019-2020 legislative session. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 12.
After reviewing submissions, the GRC may ask members to discuss their proposals in greater detail with the committee. Please indicate whether you would be willing to discuss your proposal in person at a GRC meeting. Feel free to include any supporting materials to show why your proposed legislation is needed.
The GRC will review member-submitted proposals and recommend a legislative package to the Board of Directors at its December 2018 meeting. Once the Board approves a final legislative package, the MTA will secure legislative sponsors and have the bills filed in January 2019.
Please note that the GRC is charged with developing legislation that will benefit the greatest number of members. Therefore, the GRC will not consider proposals (such as creditable service) that benefit just one individual or a small group. A guide will be made available to help these members pursue their legislative goals.