SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1203 FILED ON: 2/12/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 340
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Adam G. Hinds
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act providing for increased reimbursements for special education costs.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
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Adam G. Hinds | Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden |
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Joanne M. Comerford | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester | 4/15/2021 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1203 FILED ON: 2/12/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 340
By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Adam G. Hinds for legislation to provide for increased reimbursements for special education costs. Education. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act providing for increased reimbursements for special education costs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 5A of Chapter 71B of the General Laws is amended by adding at the end the following section: (h) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in school districts where the special education cost for an individual student meets or exceeds $250,000 per year, the reimbursement rate shall be 90 per cent of all the approved costs that exceed 4 times the state average per pupil foundation budget.