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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.407 194th (Current)

An Act creating a special commission to examine regional school education finance reform

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 407) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to create a special commission to examine regional school education finance reform. Education.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Paul W. Mark

Regional School District Finance Reform

This bill establishes a special commission to evaluate and set standards for the default apportionment formula used by regional school districts under Section 14B of Chapter 71, considering whether apportionment should be based on the number of students or total property values in a town. The commission will also assess whether every town in Massachusetts should be required to either have its own school district or join a regional school district. The commission, composed of state officials, regional school superintendents, and representatives from relevant organizations, will submit its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature by December 1, 2026.
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