An Act relative to special education
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to adjust the foundation funding formula for special education. Specifically, it changes the numerical values used in the calculation from 4 to 3 in two specific lines of the statute. This modification directly impacts how state funding is distributed to school districts for special education services. By altering these specific figures, the legislation modifies the amount of financial support allocated under the current funding model.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Education
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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