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MA S455
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 71B, Section 5A(c) of the General Laws to change the special education funding threshold from 4 times to 3 times the foundation budget amount
- Lowers the multiplier at two specific points in the statute (lines 44 and 79) where high-cost special education reimbursement calculations are made
- Would increase state reimbursement to school districts for high-cost special education students by triggering reimbursement at a lower spending threshold
- Sponsored by Senator Bruce E. Tarr (First Essex and Middlesex) and filed on January 13, 2025
- Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 355
Legislative Description
Relative to special education
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2864
12/15/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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