An Act relative to independent child protection

This bill requires a school district to continue paying for a special education student's private placement costs if the family moves to a new district during the same school year. Specifically, it mandates that the original district covers the remaining budgeted expenses, including transportation and safety fees, for approved private day schools, residential facilities, or pediatric nursing homes. The law applies to children with disabilities who were already receiving services in these settings before relocating. By shifting the financial responsibility for the remainder of the fiscal year, the bill aims to ensure uninterrupted educational support for these students despite their move.