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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to annually request full funding for regional school district transportation costs starting in fiscal year 2026, overriding any existing laws that might previously have limited such funding. The bill mandates that the department submit an appropriation request to the state legislature that meets the commonwealth's total funding obligation as specified in section 16C of chapter 71 of the General Laws, which governs school district transportation funding. By explicitly requiring annual full funding requests, the bill aims to ensure that regional school districts receive complete financial support for their transportation expenses, potentially addressing historical funding shortfalls and providing more predictable transportation budgeting for school districts across the state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
John Cronin (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Barry Finegold (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Joint Committee on Education Hearing (13:00:00 6/3/2025 B-2) (on 06/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S328 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S328.pdf |
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