Bill > S290

This bill amends the laws governing education collaboratives in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education will appoint a liaison from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the education collaborative board of directors, instead of a voting member. 2. The requirement for education collaboratives to have a surety bond in a specific amount is modified to allow the Department of Revenue to set the minimum amount. 3. The requirement for education collaboratives to have articles of incorporation is removed. 4. The bill establishes regional liaisons for the education collaboratives, designated by a majority vote, to coordinate the delivery of educational services across the state. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education can provide grants to support the regional liaisons' activities. 5. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education can designate a lead collaborative in each region to support the implementation of specific state initiatives. 6. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is directed to promote the use of education collaboratives as providers of educational services and programs, and to consider their inclusion in grant applications. 7. Education collaboratives are allowed to provide services to developmentally disabled individuals over the age of 22, with approval from the Board of Directors and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S290