An Act relative to the net school spending cap

This bill modifies how Massachusetts calculates the net school spending cap for districts that are no longer among the lowest 10% in per-pupil spending. It establishes that such districts will face a 9% cap on spending growth unless their previous spending was already higher, in which case the cap remains tied to their actual spending plus approved charter school enrollments. Additionally, the law prevents the state from approving new charter school seats for these districts if their spending exceeded the 9% threshold, while requiring the state to cover tuition costs for students already enrolled in charter schools from these districts. The legislation also includes a provision ensuring that districts do not have to pay back tuition amounts for students who were allowed to enroll despite the spending restrictions.