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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 relative to homeless children school transportation. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to provide transportation for children and youth experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The Commonwealth will reimburse the school districts for the cost of this transportation, minus any federal allocation to the districts to cover these expenses. The state treasurer will annually pay the reimbursement amounts to the school districts, subject to appropriation. The bill also allows school districts to establish a Homeless Children and Youth School Transportation Reimbursement Fund, where the reimbursements from the Commonwealth can be deposited and carried forward for one fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2538 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S340 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S340.pdf |
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