Natick and Wayland receive significant increases amounts of state aid to public elementary and secondary schools

Boston – Representative David Linsky (D-Natick) announced that the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee has released their Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. With a total of $7.3 billion going towards education across the Commonwealth, this budget reflects significant increases in education funding for cities and towns.

In addition to increases in overall Chapter 70 education funding, this FY26 budget also emphasizes the Commonwealth’s commitment to special education by providing record funding in reimbursement for special education costs.

“Throughout my career, I have always fought hard to support our local public schools, and I am happy to report that Natick and Wayland will see increases in Chapter 70 funding,” said Representative Linsky. “I am pleased with these funding levels, and I am looking forward to continuing to advocate for the towns of Natick and Wayland throughout the budget process over the next few weeks.”

Fifth Middlesex Funding

Natick

Chapter 70: $14,509,257 (5.78% / $793,050 increase from FY25)

Local Aid: $4,692,127 (1.98% / $91,109 increase from FY25)

Wayland

Chapter 70: $7,949,860 (5.367% / $405,000 increase over FY25)

Local Aid: $1,113,045 (1.98% / $21,613 increase from FY25)

Speaker Mariano and the House Committee on Ways & Means introduced their FY26 budget proposal on April 16, 2025, following a review of the Governor’s proposal and a series of public hearings. The budget will be considered by the House of Representatives starting April 28, 2025.