Bill > S389

This bill modifies Massachusetts law regarding charter school tuition reimbursement for public school districts, providing a more structured and predictable reimbursement schedule when a district experiences an increase in charter school tuition. Specifically, the bill establishes that when a school district's total charter school tuition amount increases compared to the previous year, the commonwealth will reimburse the district at a declining percentage over four years: 100% in the year of the increase, 80% in the first subsequent year, 60% in the second subsequent year, and 40% in the third subsequent year. Importantly, these reimbursements will be subject to appropriation and will not be deducted from funds distributed under Chapter 70, which is the state's primary mechanism for allocating education funding to school districts. This approach aims to provide financial predictability and support for public school districts that are experiencing increased costs due to charter school tuition, while also creating a gradual transition mechanism for districts to adjust their budgets.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S389