H 448 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act insuring adequate minimum school aid

This bill amends the state's education funding laws to guarantee that every municipality receives a minimum level of school aid. Specifically, it sets the floor for this funding at one hundred dollars multiplied by the district foundation enrollment for each fiscal year. The change directly affects local school districts and municipalities by ensuring a consistent baseline of state financial support for their schools. By updating the definition of "minimum aid" in Chapter 70 of the General Laws, the legislation establishes a concrete formula for calculating this baseline amount.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 20, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Josh Cutler
DDemocratic
MA
6th Plymouth