Bill > S335

This bill amends a section of Massachusetts General Laws related to special education reimbursements, specifically chapter 71B, section 5A, subsection (c). The key change is to the reimbursement rate for the costs of special education programs. Previously, the law likely had a different reimbursement structure, but this bill inserts language that will now reimburse 100% of approved costs that exceed five times the state average per-pupil foundation budget from the previous fiscal year. The "state average per pupil foundation budget" is a term defined in chapter 70 of the General Laws and represents a benchmark for educational funding. This change aims to increase the financial support provided to school districts for special education services once their costs surpass a certain threshold relative to this foundation budget.