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MA S280

Relative to equity in education funding


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to equity in education funding. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote equity in education funding by amending Section 3 of Chapter 70 of the General Laws. It establishes a target maximum local contribution for municipalities based on their combined effort yield, which is a measure of a municipality's funding capacity. Specifically, municipalities with a combined effort yield of 100% or greater of the fiscal year 2016 foundation budget will have a target maximum local contribution of no more than 82.5% of their foundation budget starting in fiscal year 2016. Municipalities with a combined effort yield less than 100% will have a target maximum local contribution of no more than 80% of their foundation budget starting in fiscal year 2065.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2429 (on 04/17/2018)

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