Rep. Adam Scanlon

Primary HD 313

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act allowing for the deduction of business interest

0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HD 379

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to tax relief for low-income veterans

0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HD 372

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility

1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 1178

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to tips for nonexempt overtime employees of retail establishments.

0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HD 317

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the senior circuit tax credit

0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HD 338

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to procure public products or services from Massachusetts or the United States

0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HD 154

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a special education financing commission to study Massachusetts' special education funding system and recommend improvements for long-term fiscal health. The commission must evaluate current funding structures and propose changes to achieve specific goals, including ensuring sufficient funds for high-quality education, equitable distribution based on student needs and district resources, and predictable funding with 90% reimbursement for transportation and circuit breaker costs. Key policy changes include raising transportation reimbursement to 90% and lowering the approved costs threshold for funding from $45,793 to $37,120 per student. The bill directly affects school districts, students with disabilities, and their families by aiming to make special education funding more stable, equitable, and sufficient. The commission must submit recommendations by June 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to improve special education funding structures, aiming for equitable distribution and sufficient public funds, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding essential services.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to study and recommend improvements for special education funding, aiming for equitable distribution, sufficient funds, and sustainable financing.85% confidence

1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 3112

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth

Maddy summaryHD 3112 establishes a special commission to study Massachusetts' special education funding system (Chapter 71B) and recommend changes to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The bill directly affects school districts and students with disabilities by requiring the commission to evaluate funding equity, predictability, and adequacy for meeting student needs. Key mechanisms include mandating 90% circuit breaker reimbursement for special education transportation and adjusting the approved costs threshold from $45,793 to $37,120 per student. The commission must also address equitable funding based on student disability needs and district resources, with recommendations due by June 2027. These changes aim to improve funding stability and support for schools serving students with disabilities.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates commission to study special education funding for fiscal sustainability, ensuring adequate resource allocation for essential programs under Chapter 71B.90% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to study special education funding sustainability, mandates 90% transportation reimbursement, and evaluates equity/adequacy to support students with disabilities.90% confidence

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