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MA H4038

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates 100% state reimbursement for school transportation costs not already covered under existing Section 7A provisions
  • State treasurer must make annual payments to qualifying municipalities on or before November 20
  • Eligible municipalities must meet three criteria: not be a "gateway municipality," not receive transportation reimbursement due to non-membership in a regional school district, and have at least 10% of population living at or below the federal poverty line
  • Poverty determination based on most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics
  • Effective date: July 30, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to school transportation reimbursement

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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