Bill > S2193

This bill amends Section 20 of Chapter 268A to create exceptions to conflict of interest rules for employees of educational collaboratives and their member school districts. Specifically, the bill allows employees to have a direct or indirect financial interest in contracts or agreements for educational services, provided they follow certain disclosure and approval procedures. Employees must provide a written disclosure of the contract to both the educational collaborative and the relevant school district, and obtain approval from their appointing authority before providing services. The bill defines "educational services" broadly as services related to student education, professional development, training for educators, administrators, and community-based personnel. The legislation requires public notice or an open competitive process for such contracts and applies to municipal employees of educational collaboratives and member school districts. Educational collaboratives are multi-district public agencies that provide shared educational services and are authorized under Section 4E of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for educational collaborative employees while maintaining transparency and oversight in potential conflict of interest situations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2193