MA H314

Bill

MA H314

Relative to chapter 70

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase the minimum amount of aid to public schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 10 of Chapter 70 of the General Laws to provide additional financial assistance to certain public schools. Specifically, it mandates that communities with a commercial tax base (the value of commercial properties used for taxation) below 5% and whose students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches will receive an extra $375 per student, on top of the minimum aid already provided. This aims to offer more support to schools in areas with a smaller commercial tax base and a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Garrett Bradley (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4600 (on 09/06/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H314

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H314
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H314.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1187	Relative to increasing fines for safety belt violations	Accompanied a new draft, see H4105	Similar To
H1685	Relative to self-insurers workers’ compensation obligations	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2713	Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of constructing a Massachusetts state indoor track facility in southeastern Massachusetts	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H316	Relative to the number of days missed by a student at a public school	Accompanied a study order, see H4297	Similar To
H4600	School Finance and School Choice	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H74	Establishing a pilot program for adults with Asperger syndrome and autism	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To

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