Bill > H5528

This bill requires that when a child is in the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and is enrolled in a public school outside of their legal residence's school district, the school district of the child's legal residence will be responsible for paying all educational costs for that child, effective July 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law about DCYF's powers and responsibilities by adding a provision that shifts the financial burden of education from DCYF to the child's home school district. This means that if a child in DCYF custody is placed in a different school district due to their living situation, the original school district will still be required to cover the full educational expenses. The bill explicitly states that this new requirement will supersede any conflicting provisions in existing education-related laws, ensuring clear implementation of the new educational cost responsibility rule. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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