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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a gateway low income student trust fund for certain school districts impacted by the change in the low-income enrollment measurement in the foundation budget. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Gateway Low Income Student Trust Fund (Gateway LIST Fund) to provide grants to school districts located in "gateway municipalities" (as defined in state law) that are significantly and negatively impacted by the change in how low-income student enrollment is measured for the purposes of state education funding. The fund will be administered by the state Department of Early and Secondary Education and will be financed through appropriations and other public or private funding sources designated for the fund. The commissioner of education will report annually on the fund's finances and grants made to eligible school districts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Michael Brady (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2348 (on 09/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H423 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H423.pdf |
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