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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to school transportation for homeless children. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to provide transportation for children and youth experiencing homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The Commonwealth will reimburse the school districts for the cost of this transportation, minus any federal allocations received to cover the excess costs. The state treasurer will make these reimbursement payments annually, subject to appropriation. The bill also allows school districts to establish a Homeless Children and Youth School Transportation Reimbursement Fund, where the reimbursements can be deposited and carried forward for one fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 07/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H244 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H244.pdf |
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