Bill > S2331

This bill establishes a special commission to study the transportation of students attending vocational-technical schools, including in-district, regional, and agricultural schools. The commission will be composed of 13 members, including legislative leaders, the Secretary of Education, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, and seven individuals appointed by the Secretary of Education from lists nominated by various educational associations, such as the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators and the Massachusetts Parent Teacher Association. The commission's mandate is to examine and report on topics such as the laws governing reimbursements for vocational education transportation and regional student transportation costs, with the goal of making recommendations for improvements. The commission is required to hold its first meeting within 60 days of the bill's enactment and submit its final report, including any proposed legislation or regulations, to the state legislature within 12 months of that first meeting.