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This bill establishes an educational mandate task force comprised of 11 members, including legislative leaders, education officials, and representatives from various educational associations, to review state mandates placed on public schools and districts in Massachusetts. The task force's primary responsibilities will include identifying and reviewing state laws, regulations, and administrative directives that impose requirements on school districts, particularly those mandating report and data submissions to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The group will develop recommendations to streamline, consolidate, or eliminate unfunded mandates and determine their total estimated cost to municipalities for budget consideration. The task force must convene within 60 days of the act's effective date, conduct at least one public hearing, and file a comprehensive report with legislative recommendations within 12 months of its first meeting. The diverse membership ensures perspectives from various educational stakeholders, including superintendents, school committees, school business officials, school administrators, principals, and special education administrators, are represented in the review process.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H612