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MA H567
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tricia Farley-Bouvier
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AI Summary
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Requires the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Children and Families to jointly apply for federal reimbursement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (20 USC § 6301) for foster child transportation costs
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Covers transportation between a foster home and the child's school of origin when remaining at that school is determined to be in the child's best interests
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School districts must certify their transportation costs on a department-designated form to receive reimbursement
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State department must reimburse school districts for any transportation costs not fully covered by federal funds
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Adds new Section 10A to Chapter 70 of the General Laws
Legislative Description
Fairly reimbursing local school transportation of foster children
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
8/18/2025