Bill > H364

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 7l of the General Laws by adding a new section, Section 7D, which would require the Department of Education to reimburse school districts for the costs associated with transporting special education students to public or private institutions outside of their home district. This reimbursement would be contingent upon the school system being part of a transportation collaborative, which is a group of school districts that work together to provide transportation services, and the private transporter agreeing to accept payment rates set by the Department of Education. This measure aims to alleviate financial burdens on school districts that incur expenses for specialized transportation for students with special needs who require services not available within their local school system.