Canceled:
City Council Committee on Education Hearing on Docket #0166

Order for a hearing regarding Boston Public Schools student athlete transfer and eligibility policies.  

This matter was referred to the Committee on January 28, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance In accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. Members of the public wishing to watch this hearing live should email the staff contact for the link. This hearing will be recorded.

Public Testimony

Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors.

Please Note: This hearing will be recorded, but will not be live-streamed. To watch in real time: Please request the link from the staff contact below. 

Staff Contact: Ron Cobb

Mail Address:  Docket #0166 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.education@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  ron.cobb@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-3040