THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 3 Sen. DiDomenico highlights literacy bill ahead of Conference Committee negotiations Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the Educators for Excellence panel discussion. Senator Sal DiDomenico alongside Educators for Excellence organizers and speakers. S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the Educators for Excellence panel discussion, which was centered around his early literacy bill, which was passed by the Senate and House. DiDomenico highlighted the urgent need to get his bill signed into law — “we can all agree that teaching our kids to read and write is one of the most important skills we can instill in them, but far too many children in our schools are not meeting basic literacy benchmarks. Working with our teachers and administrators, this legislation will institute evidence-based curriculum to ensure all our students’ success in early literacy and give them the bright futures they deserve. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House to put this bill on the Governor’s desk for her signature.” On February 17, 2026, Senator DiDomenico was appointed as a member of the conference committee that will resolve diff erences between the House’s and Senate’s versions of “An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy.” The fi rst conference committee meeting will be in the State House this week. PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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