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MA H531

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rob Consalvo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to reimburse parents or guardians who transport their school-age child with a disability at the state employee mileage rate plus state minimum wage for time spent driving
  • Covers transportation for both regular school attendance and school-sponsored extracurricular activities
  • Limits reimbursement to round-trip time and distance based on a direct route between the student's home and school
  • Clarifies that parents and guardians have no obligation to provide transportation themselves
  • Amends Section 8 of Chapter 71B of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Supporting families of students with disabilities

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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