Bill > S402

This bill modifies the existing Massachusetts law regarding charter school spending by reducing the percentage of a school district's net school spending (total funds allocated to schools) that can be used for charter school tuition from 9% to 7%. The bill also includes a provision that protects students currently attending charter schools, ensuring that no students who are already enrolled in a charter school as of August 1, 2024, will be required to leave their school due to the reduced spending cap. Additionally, the bill removes specific language related to districts that previously qualified for a higher 18% spending cap, effectively standardizing the charter school tuition limit at 7% across all school districts. By making these changes, the bill aims to potentially limit the financial impact of charter schools on traditional public school districts while maintaining educational continuity for current charter school students.