Bill > H445

This bill amends the existing law to provide transportation reimbursement for eligible non-resident students who attend vocational schools. The key provisions are: 1) The bill adds language to clarify that the transportation reimbursement applies to students whose town is not part of a regional vocational school district or does not have its own vocational school. 2) The bill establishes a reimbursement program, subject to appropriation, for the transportation of eligible students (those eligible for free or reduced-cost lunches) to vocational schools, including transportation by school bus, parent/guardian, or public transit. Reimbursements may be provided to the enrolling district, the student's district of residence, or the parent/guardian. 3) The bill requires the Board of Education to develop regulations for the program, provide information to parents and schools, and submit a description of the program to legislative committees before it can take effect. 4) The bill specifies that the section does not confer any right to transportation or reimbursement for non-resident vocational students.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H445