MA H4511

Caps charter school tuition payments at 9% of a district's net school spending, eliminating the current 18% cap for certain districts; districts already above 9% as of June 30, 2025 may maintain current enrollment but cannot add new charter seats

Shifts funding responsibility so the state pays the "above foundation" portion of charter tuition while districts pay the base foundation budget amount plus facilities costs

Requires 60-day public notice and 30-day comment period before charter renewal votes, with all department materials made publicly available

Mandates public hearings for charter expansion requests if any affected district's school committee member requests one within 30 days of notification

Extends district reimbursement for increased charter costs over 5 years (100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%) and prohibits approval of new charters or expansions if the legislature does not fully fund the reimbursement account