An Act providing opportunity for youth with substance use disorder

This bill amends Massachusetts education law to allow recovery high schools to be treated as regional schools specifically for the purpose of calculating transportation reimbursement funds. The change directly affects students with substance use disorders who attend these specialized recovery programs, potentially enabling them to receive state funding for travel costs similar to those in other regional schools. The provision includes a condition that the additional funds must be available through state appropriation. By reclassifying these schools for funding calculations only, the legislation aims to support the logistical needs of youth participating in recovery-focused education without altering the schools' primary status or curriculum.