Bill > H5029

This bill amends several provisions related to education collaboratives in Massachusetts. It changes the role of the commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from appointing a voting member to the education collaborative board to appointing a liaison. It also adjusts the requirements for the surety bond that education collaboratives must maintain. Additionally, the bill establishes a regional structure for education collaboratives, designates regional liaisons to coordinate services, allows the Department to designate lead collaboratives in each region, and promotes the use of education collaboratives as providers of educational services and programs. The bill also repeals a previous section and requires the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to promulgate regulations to implement the act, with the regional structure provision taking effect one year after the act's effective date.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H5029