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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to student transportation, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2590).
AI Summary
This bill repeals Section 7C of Chapter 71 of the General Laws and introduces several new provisions related to school transportation. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to maintain a registry of all vendors providing school transportation services. The bill also allows parents and guardians to decline school transportation for their students on an annual basis, and in such cases, the school district or regional school district will not be obligated to provide transportation. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, to conduct a study on student transportation collaboratives and consortiums, and to report the findings to the relevant legislative committees by July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Jo Comerford (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Transportation
- ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2590 | 02/12/2024 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2590.pdf | 02/12/2024 |
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