Loading chat...

MA S430

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

Click for details

Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a special commission to study Chapter 71B and recommend improvements to special education financing, with a report due by June 30, 2027
  • Increases the Circuit Breaker reimbursement rate from 75% to 90% for high-cost special education expenses
  • Adds 90% reimbursement for special education transportation costs
  • Lowers the Approved Costs Threshold from $45,793 to $37,120, allowing districts to receive state reimbursement for more students
  • Requires state funding of at least $4,320 per pupil for educational collaborative facilities costs, adjusted annually for inflation

Legislative Description

Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2864

12/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available