Bill > H505

This bill aims to provide state support for municipal private special education costs by introducing two key provisions. First, it limits the increase in tuition rates for approved private special education programs to no more than 2.5 percent per year, with the bureau of purchased services required to request supplemental funding for this increase through the state constitution. Second, the bill mandates that the bureau of purchased services and the unit for special education pricing must submit proposed cost increases for approved private special education programs to cities, towns, municipalities, or school districts by March 1st of each year to help with budget planning. Any cost increase proposals submitted after March 1st will not take effect until July 1st of the following year. These provisions are designed to provide more predictability and financial support for local educational institutions when managing special education expenses, ensuring that schools have advance notice of potential cost changes and limiting the financial burden of these increases.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H505