Bill > H567

This bill addresses the reimbursement of transportation costs for foster children attending their original school after being placed in a new foster home. Specifically, the bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Department of Children and Families to jointly seek federal reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Education under the Every Student Succeeds Act for transportation expenses incurred by school districts when transporting foster children to their original school, provided that remaining in that school is determined to be in the child's best interest. School districts must document their transportation costs using a specific form designated by the state education department. If the federal government does not fully reimburse these transportation costs, the state Department of Education is mandated to cover the remaining balance, ensuring that school districts are not financially burdened by ensuring foster children can maintain educational continuity by staying in their original school despite changes in their living situation.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H567