An Act relative to special education funding
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to adjust the funding calculation for special education services. Specifically, it changes a numerical factor used in the state's formula from 4 to 3, which directly impacts how much money districts receive for these programs. By altering this specific number in the existing statute, the legislation modifies the financial support provided to local schools serving students with disabilities. The change affects the state's budget allocation process but does not alter the eligibility criteria or the types of services available to 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 · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Muradian
RRepublican
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