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Council approves Boston Public Schools FY26 budget amid sharp criticism over student transportation and outcomes
Summary
The City Council approved the Boston Public Schools FY26 operating budget after debate; two councilors — Aaron Murphy and Julia Mejia — voted against the measure, citing unresolved transportation contractor issues and persistent low academic proficiency for many students.
The Boston City Council voted to approve the Boston Public Schools fiscal-year 2026 operating budget Wednesday after hours of debate that included sharp criticism over student transportation and concerns about academic outcomes.
Councilor Brian Worrell, chair of the committee on Ways and Means, presented the BPS budget and recommended passage. Several councilors praised investments in classrooms, bilingual…
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