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MA H670

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alice Peisch

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to annually publish student achievement data, including statewide assessment results, for each approved private special education school or program

  • Gives priority in school building assistance to projects that create space for in-district special education programs, and awards incentive points for construction projects that include such spaces

  • Mandates approved private special education schools receiving public funds to file annual audited financial statements with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and state auditor, disclosing related-party transactions, real property deals, top 5 employee compensation, and administrative costs

  • Authorizes the Department of Early Education and Care and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to share data for residential programs approved by both agencies

  • Directs the Secretary of Education to study and report within 12 months on oversight of approved private special education programs (Chapter 766 schools), including licensing practices, data collection, and congregate care structures

Legislative Description

Relative to special education finance

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/12/2026
Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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