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Introduced
07/27/2018
07/27/2018
In Committee
08/06/2018
08/06/2018
Crossed Over
07/27/2018
07/27/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to school transportation
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to school transportation laws in Massachusetts. It increases the threshold for requiring competitive bidding for school supply and service contracts from $50,000 to $100,000. It also allows for payment of school travel expenses prior to the date of travel and for certain software and subscription services prior to the fiscal year in which they are rendered. Additionally, the bill establishes a School Transportation Reimbursement Fund to allow school districts to deposit and carry forward reimbursements from the state for school transportation costs. Finally, the bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to conduct a study on the feasibility and benefits of creating regional school transportation authorities for homeless students and students receiving special education services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4840 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4840.pdf |
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