An Act to increase special education transportation reimbursement from 75% to 90%
This bill proposes to increase the state reimbursement rate for special education transportation costs in Massachusetts from 75% to 90%. The change would directly affect school districts and families that rely on state funding to cover the expenses of transporting students with disabilities to and from school. By amending the relevant state law, the legislation ensures that districts receive a higher percentage of the actual costs incurred for these services. This adjustment aims to provide more financial support to districts managing transportation for special education students.
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 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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 · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Kushmerek
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Oliveira
DDemocratic
Co
James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
Co
Jenny Armini
DDemocratic
Co
John Cronin
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Margaret Scarsdale
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Ciccolo
DDemocratic
Co
Priscila Sousa
DDemocratic
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