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MA S348
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Edwards
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AI Summary
- State treasurer must reimburse cities, towns, regional school districts, and independent vocational schools annually by November 20th for special education transportation costs incurred in the previous fiscal year
- Reimbursement applies only to transportation services required by a student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) that are not normally provided to regular day program students
- Excess cost reimbursement is capped at 110% of the statewide average excess costs for special education transportation within each program prototype
- Phased funding schedule for both special education and regular transportation reimbursements: 25% in FY2026, 50% in FY2027, 75% in FY2028, and 100% in FY2029 and thereafter
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will calculate average transportation costs using the higher of amounts eligible under existing school transportation reimbursement statutes (sections 7A, 7B, or 16C of Chapter 71)
Legislative Description
Providing in-district transportation funding
Last Action
Accompanied S400
9/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
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