An Act establishing a special education funding reform commission

This bill establishes a Special Education Financing Commission to review and recommend changes to how Massachusetts funds special education services for students with disabilities. The commission will include leaders from the state government, legislature, and various education and advocacy organizations to evaluate the current funding system against nine specific goals, such as ensuring equitable support for districts with more students or fewer local resources. To gather input, the commission must hold at least four public hearings across the state before submitting its final recommendations to the General Court. The legislation aims to create a more stable and fair funding structure without altering the existing laws or creating new mandates for immediate implementation.