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This bill modifies Massachusetts law regarding charter school approvals by introducing a new definition of "local approval" and changing funding requirements. Specifically, the bill defines "local approval" as authorization of local funds for a charter school, which can be obtained through three potential methods: approval by the elected school committee of each district expected to enroll students, approval by voters at a town meeting in towns from which students will be drawn, or in cities without an elected school committee, by a vote of the city council and mayor. The bill mandates that commonwealth charter school applications must receive local approval from every town or school district expecting to enroll students in order to be fully funded, including Chapter 70 and other local funds. If a charter school application does not receive such local approval, the state board of education must fund the school exclusively from its own resources, excluding local funds. The new regulations will only apply to charter school applications submitted after the bill becomes effective, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new local approval requirements.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H692