An Act to allow for school districts to collect a fee associated with nonresident pupil transportation

This bill allows Massachusetts school districts to charge transportation fees for students in grades 7-12 attending out-of-district vocational or agricultural schools. The fee cannot exceed what in-district students pay for similar transportation. Families with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level are exempt from this fee. The policy directly affects nonresident students seeking specialized education outside their home district.