Consolidated Amendment #A to H.4700

Consolidated Amendment "A" to H4700

Education & Local Aid/Social Services/Veterans Services and Soldiers’ Homes

Fiscal Note: $7,338,000

Amendment 50 has been recategorized from Education and Local Aid to Energy and Environmental Affairs.

Amendments 94, 103, 380, 401, 477, 947, and 1380 have been recategorized from Education and Local Aid to Labor and Economic Development.

Amendments 402, 581, 594, and 760 have been recategorized from Education and Local Aid to Constitutional Officers and State Administration.

Amendment 511 has been recategorized from Social Services to Public Health.

Amendment 784 has been recategorized from Labor and Economic Development to Education and Local Aid.

Amendment 935 has been recategorized from Energy and Environmental Affairs to Education and Local Aid.

Amendment 1147 has been recategorized from Education and Local Aid to Public Health.

Education and Local Aid: 24, 28, 33, 49, 52, 55, 56, 68, 71, 79, 89, 90, 96, 98, 119, 133, 146, 149, 152, 154, 163, 165, 167, 172, 185, 189, 193, 211, 212, 214, 221, 223, 228, 233, 257, 273, 275, 289, 312, 331, 339, 346, 349, 350, 389, 390, 392, 398, 404, 420, 421, 431, 436, 442, 448, 451, 453, 509, 521, 525, 540, 554, 555, 561, 568, 574, 575, 576, 580, 605, 607, 608, 609, 610, 613, 621, 637, 647, 651, 654, 660, 663, 670, 675, 677, 679, 683, 688, 690, 693, 706, 725, 729, 737, 743, 752, 762, 764, 765, 767, 784, 794, 832, 836, 839, 851, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 872, 876, 880, 882, 886, 933, 935, 985, 986, 991, 998, 1013, 1024, 1025, 1034, 1036, 1040, 1041, 1043, 1044, 1050, 1062, 1063, 1066, 1067, 1071, 1072, 1080, 1087, 1103, 1111, 1133, 1135, 1138, 1141, 1152, 1154, 1157, 1158, 1163, 1167, 1168, 1171, 1172, 1178, 1198, 1199, 1220, 1255, 1256, 1300, 1321, 1340, 1354, 1357, 1370, 1372, 1376, 1377, 1382, 1387, 1394, 1399, 1400, 1401, 1402, 1420, 1428, 1434, 1442, 1453, 1454, 1456, 1477, 1486, 1517

Social Services: 69, 160, 182, 196, 360, 363, 450, 488, 635, 640, 658, 713, 756, 814, 820, 828, 878, 954, 959, 1057, 1091, 1094, 1196, 1308, 1360, 1375, 1381, 1388, 1433

Veterans Services and Soldiers Homes: 1, 3, 40, 140, 141, 237, 246, 247, 280, 586, 614, 636, 649, 796, 829, 888, 915, 918, 922, 928, 937, 962, 963, 975, 990, 1004, 1054, 1212, 1363, 1507

Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.4700 in section 2, in line item 0950-0000, by striking out the figure “$619,699” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $719,699

And further amend said section 2, in item 0950-0080, by inserting after the words “General Laws” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expanded to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association to provide adult English and citizenship classes for Chinese Immigrants

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$250,399” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $350,399

And further amend said section 2, in item 1410-0010, by inserting after the words “veterans’ services” the following:- ; provided, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for the NEADS Inc. service dogs for veterans program to train service dogs for veterans; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Vietnam Veterans of America in Massachusetts to aid veterans filing claims for medical and financial benefits

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,022,822” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,157,822

And further amend said section 2, in item 1410-0012, by inserting after the words “fiscal year 2022” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Grace Veterans Program at the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. toward the operation of the homeless veterans home in Dennis; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for women's supportive housing programs and services at the Montachusett Veterans' Outreach Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Veterans Alliance of Greater Haverhill, Inc. to provide services to veterans in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Soldier On for the operation of the Fort Devens 12 bed homeless veterans program; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for an affordable and transitional veterans’ housing project on Martha's Vineyard; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for clinical care, education and training in veterans’ mental and behavioral health issues, including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder and suicide prevention administered by the Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program;

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$8,974,222” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $9,289,222

And further amend said section 2, in item 1410-1616, by inserting after words “war memorials” the following:- ; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the town of Shirley to upgrade handicapped accessibility to the Shirley war memorial building; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the construction of a veterans war memorial in the town of Lynnfield; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the town of Andover to purchase and install memorial placards for Andover residents who were killed in action during the Vietnam War; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for maintenance services for the Korean War memorial located in the Charlestown Navy Yard; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for the completion of the Vietnam Veterans memorial in North Andover; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Dedham to construct a memorial statue of former slave and Civil War Navy veteran William B. Gould; and provided further, that not less than $17,000 shall be expended for the city of Watertown to create a veterans memorial garden at the Commanders Mansion

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $282,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 3000-1042, by striking out the words, “rate by an appropriate percentage for all such providers” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- through a daily quality add-on rate by the same percentage for all such providers, inclusive of administration staff in family child care systems agencies

And further amend said section 2, in item 4200-0100, by inserting after the words “youth services” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the South End Community Center's Community Youth Corp Program

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$25,123,154” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $25,173,154

And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0015, by inserting after the words “child in the home” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Rick’s Place, Inc. in Wilbraham to provide grief support to youth and their families in the Pioneer Valley; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Italian Home for Children, Inc. to provide high acuity autism and mental health services for children suffering from the waits and shortages in services as a result of the pandemic

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$130,625,655” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $130,875,655

And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0038, by inserting after the words “year 2013” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Weymouth Teen Center, Inc. for job skills training, technology support, remedial education services, and to promote a social service program for growth and social welfare

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$317,979,977” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $318,129,977

And further amend said section 2, in item 5920-2010, by inserting after the words “health services” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Caring Health Center to expand their access to health programs and services

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$255,482,588” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $255,532,588

And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-0012, by striking out the figure “$28,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $28,750,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-1192, by inserting after the word “projects” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Rockland public school system for an English language learners program in the town of Rockland; provided further, that not less than $200,000 be expended for the operation of the Eureka program at the Framingham, Holyoke, Lynn, Pittsfield, and Worcester chapters of Girls Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Dream Center for capital facility expenses; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Berkshire Education Resources K-12 to provide research and organizational assistance to single and collaborating school districts in Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the city of Melrose for security cameras at Melrose Veterans Memorial middle school; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Worcester YWCA for infrastructure upgrades to comply with section 127A½ of chapter 111 of the General Laws and youth swimming lessons as part of summer programming for children who identify as low income; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association to increase workforce development training opportunities and technical education in secondary and post-secondary schools for careers in the marine trades; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for HVAC upgrades at Dennett Elementary School in Plympton; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Operation A.B.L.E. of greater Boston, Inc. to provide basic workforce and skills training, employment services and job re-entry support to older workers; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the E-Team Machinist program in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Mansfield Public Schools for an engineering design study for a new school playground at Robinson Elementary School; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the repair of damaged foundations at multiple Oxford School buildings; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the K-5 anti-bias curriculum in the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for mental health screenings in the Franklin public schools; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Community Investors, Inc.’s PowerPlay Initiative of in Wellesley in support of the expansion of an inclusive after-school and out-of-school-time recreational program at urban and suburban Massachusetts schools; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Red Gate Farm Education Center in the town of Buckland; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Methuen high school for mental health services; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for LGBTQ+ focused after school programing in the city of Somerville; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the All Dorchester Sports League Inc. for educational support, nutrition, and other community benefits related to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the purpose of creating a classroom for elementary aged children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the Central Elementary School in the town of East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the North Reading public schools’ 1:1 Initiative school technology grant; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a district vehicle to the town of Hopedale School Department; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Salem Family Resource and Welcome Center; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for the Parent Villages, Youth Outreach Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Asociacion Carnavalesca de Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Boston Debate League for their after-school debate league program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Fundacion CEMDPCD to support, educate, and advocate on behalf of low-income parents of students with learning disabilities in the city of Lawrence; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended for youth programs at Dennison Memorial Community Center in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Steps to Success Inc. in the town of Brookline; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Project Learn, Inc. for the operation of the youth innovation hub learning in downtown Lowell for students to gain skills and credentials to prepare them for the workforce; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Hawlemont School in the town of Charlemont for emergency support; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a play structure at the Joseph H. Downey elementary school in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the construction of a child care center, owned and operated by the Guild of St. Agnes in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the turf field at Manchester-Essex Regional high school in the town of Manchester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for field improvements for the Brookfield Baseball Complex in the city of Brockton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Reading Memorial High School Robotics Team, also known as the Robockets; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for repairs and upgrades of the Parkerville School House in the town of Westford; provided further, that not less than $56,000 shall be expended for the purchase of an electric mail delivery truck for the Westford public schools in the town of Westford; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the Westford public schools for the purchase and installment of water bottle refill stations in the town of Westford

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,656,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7010-1193, by striking out the figure “$500,000”, the second time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,000,000

And further amend said item by inserting after the word “commonwealth”, the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a grant to the Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity and Commonwealth Seminar to launch a joint fellowship program for high school and college students from underrepresented communities of color for opportunities to learn and develop practical civic engagement and leadership tools, engage in their communities, and provide in-person, real-life exposure and experience in legislative offices

And further amend said item, by striking out the figure “$1,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,600,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-0012, by inserting after the words “International, Inc.”, the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for school districts in which special education costs exceed 25 per cent of the total district costs and in which tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs for placements at an approved private school located within the district exceed both $1,000,000 and 25 per cent of all tuition and other circuit-breaker eligible costs for placements at approved private schools.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$440,531,605”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure: $441,031,605.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9612 by striking out the by striking out said item in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following item:-

7061-9612 For the implementation of subsection (f) of section 1P of chapter 69 of the General Laws to create safe and supportive school environments; provided, that funds shall be expended for the safe and supportive schools grant program and for a full-time staff member devoted to carrying out the responsibilities under said subsection (f) of said section 1P of said chapter 69; provided further, that funds shall be expended for: (a) an annual statewide safe and supportive schools conference that shall highlight the grant program, include presentations by grantee schools and districts about their work, teach attendees about the framework and self-assessment tool, include presentations about the grant application process, and emphasize best practices for incorporating developmentally appropriate input from students into safe and supportive schools grant applications and school-wide action plans; (b) expert technological assistance in upgrading the usability of the online self-assessment tool; and (c) an evaluation of the grant program; provided further, that funds shall be expended for a leadership summit, which may be held concurrently with the annual conference, to inform superintendents and principals about the grant program and best practices for leading the work to create safe and supportive school and district cultures; provided further, that grants shall be awarded to school and school district teams that create school-wide action plans based on all the elements of the safe and supportive schools framework and self-assessment tool; provided further, that grant awards shall be prioritized to applications that include a process for developmentally appropriate input from students who are reflective of the school population; provided further, that schools receiving continuation grants to implement school-wide action plans shall incorporate such action plans into their school improvement plans developed under section 1I of said chapter 69; provided further, that the safe and supportive schools commission shall conduct an analysis of such school-wide action plans and school improvement plans, and shall include in its annual report the results of such analysis and any recommendations, including any recommendations related to improving the framework and/or the self-assessment tool; provided further, that not later than November 1, 2022, grant awards shall be allocated by the department to schools and school districts; provided further, that districts shall create district plans that support recipient schools; and provided further, that any unexpended funds in this item shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be made available for this item until June 30, 2024................................................. $600,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9624, by inserting after the word “Institute” the third time it appears, the following words:- ; provided further, that the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute shall provide additional academic enrichment to diversify and strengthen the STEM pipeline.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,500,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: $1,600,000.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7061-9650, by inserting after the word “August 31, 2023”, the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Magical Moon Farm Foundation in Marshfield to support the wellness services and environmental programs for children with cancer from the state and their families.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,000,000”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure: $2,050,000.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7066-0000, by inserting after the word “prevention” the second time it appears, the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $200,000 be expended to Bay Path University in Longmeadow to support the introduction of the Closing Regional Workforce Gaps in Education and Healthcare Through Experimental Learning, Mentoring and Licensure Project, a career-focused program seeking to reduce the mismatch between skills demanded and skills available by providing direct workforce supports to students who will become teachers and healthcare professionals with a focus on training and placement in Hampden County; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Care Center's free college offerings for low-income women in the community; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for academic and financial support services for students of The Urban College of Boston: A Two-Year College, Inc.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$3,653,142”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $4,103,142.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7077-0023 by striking out the figure “5,500,000”, and inserting in place there of the following figure:- $6,000,000.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7100-0200 by inserting after the word “care” the following words:- ; provided further, that the university shall expend funds for the UMass-Amherst Cranberry Station; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Innovation Venture Fund at University of Massachusetts at Lowell for the continued implementation of a business development grant program to support new and existing businesses.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$648,366,000”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $648,516,000.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7113-0100 by inserting after the word “Arts” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Diverse Teacher Workforce Program at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$20,219,258”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $20,319,258.

And further amend said section 2 in item 7116-0100 by inserting after the word “University” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Education at Worcester State University

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$33,786,414”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $33,836,414

And further amend said section 2 in item 7503-0100 by inserting after the word “College” the following words:- ;provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Veterans Educational Service Center at Bristol Community College

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$25,551,811”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $25,601,811

And further amend said section 2 in item 7506-0100 by inserting after the word “College” the following words:- provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for an Energized Radiology Laboratory for the Veterinary Tech program at Holyoke Community College

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$23,801,448”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $23,851,448

And further amend said section 2 in item 7510-0100 by inserting after the word “College” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Northern Essex Community College to support a matching grant for the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill College Promise Program benefiting graduating seniors from high schools in the city of Haverhill who have participated in early college programs for the purpose of them attending Northern Essex Community College seeking to obtain their associate degrees from that school

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$23,151,577”, and inserting in place thereof the following figure: $23,251,577

And further amend the bill, in section 2E by inserting after item 1595-0035, the following item:-

1595-0112 For the Genocide Education Trust Fund, as established in section 2MMMMM of chapter 29 of the General Laws inserted by chapter 98 of the acts of 2021; provided, that said funds shall be distributed by the commissioner of the department of elementary and secondary education for the purposes related to the instruction of middle and high school students on the history of genocide, including but not limited to: (i) development of curricular materials detailing the underlying causes, international reaction, progression and aftermath of genocide; and (ii) professional development training, including the provision of trainings, seminars, conferences and materials, for educators to use in the teaching of genocide………………………………………………$500,000

And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following section:-

SECTION 3A. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 18Z the following section:-

Section 18AA. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services and the executive office of housing and economic development, in coordination with the division of medical assistance, the department of transitional assistance, the department of early education and care, the executive office of education and the department of housing and community development, shall develop and implement a secure common application portal for individuals to simultaneously apply for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. The common application shall allow individuals the option to apply simultaneously for MassHealth coverage, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, income supports under chapter 117A and chapter 118, veterans’ services benefits under chapter 115, child care subsidies, housing subsidies, fuel assistance and other needs-based health care, nutrition and shelter benefits. The common application shall, with the consent of the applicant, allow the state agencies responsible for determining eligibility for the benefits requested to share relevant eligibility information and supporting documentation submitted by the applicant as needed to determine eligibility for other benefits.

And moves to further amend the bill in section 6 by inserting after the word “board”, in line 23, the following words:- , in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education,.

And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 27 the following section:-

SECTION 27A. Section 3 of chapter 117A of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 1 of chapter 71 of the acts of 2021, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:-

Individuals living in a rest home licensed under chapter 111 shall not be eligible for assistance under this chapter if they have assets in excess of $2,000.

And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 50 the following section:-

SECTION 50A. Item 1410-0012 of section 2 of chapter 24 of the acts of 2021 is hereby amended by striking out the words “shall be expended for building renovations to convert the former senior center into a veterans outreach and wellness service center in the town of Falmouth” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- shall be expended to the Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. for building renovations to convert the former senior center into a veterans outreach and wellness service center in the town of Falmouth.

And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 56 the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 56A. (a) Notwithstanding and general or special law to the contrary, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, in consultation with the executive office of health and human services, shall study the feasibility of establishing a Massachusetts school of health sciences education and center for health care workforce innovation at the Mount Ida campus in the city of Newton.

(b) The study shall consider, but shall not be limited to: (i) options to construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip facilities at the Mount Ida campus to create multi-disciplinary instructional spaces; (ii) resources required to advance innovative training and professional development across the various health care sectors; (iii) opportunities to collaborate with public and private partners on educational offerings, including the establishment of new certificate, associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree programs; (iv) opportunities to create partnerships with vocational and secondary schools in the commonwealth; (iv) a faculty pipeline program to address shortages in full-time and part-time faculty in the health sciences at institutions of higher education; (v) opportunities to recruit a more diverse and inclusive workforce and address disparities in the health care system; and (vi) opportunities to leverage funds from health care employers to support operations at the Massachusetts school of health sciences education and center for health care workforce innovation at the Mount Ida campus.

(c) As part of the study, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, in consultation with the executive office, shall solicit input from the following individuals and organizations: the chairs of the joint committee on health care financing; the secretary for administration and finance; the secretary of labor and workforce development; the commissioner of higher education; the health policy commission; the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, Inc.; the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.; the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.; Massachusetts Senior Care Association, Inc.; Massachusetts Home Care, Inc.; The Massachusetts Medical Society; the Massachusetts Nurses Association; the Service Employees Industrial Union, Local 1199; the Home Care Aide Council; and the Disability Policy Consortium, Inc.

(d) Not later than December 31, 2022, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst shall submit a report detailing the results of the study, along with any legislative or budgetary recommendations necessary to implement its findings, to the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means, the joint committee on health care financing and the joint committee on higher education.

SECTION 56B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the bureau of purchased services in the operational services division shall determine prices for programs under chapter 71B of the General Laws in fiscal year 2023 by increasing the final fiscal year 2022 price by the rate of inflation as determined by the division. The division shall adjust prices for extraordinary relief pursuant to 808 CMR 1.06(4). The division shall accept applications for program reconstruction and special circumstances in fiscal year 2023. The division shall authorize the fiscal year 2023 price for out-of-state purchasers requested by a program, not to exceed a maximum price determined by the bureau, by identifying the most recent price calculated for the program and applying the estimated rate of inflation for each year, as determined by the bureau under section 22N of chapter 7 of the General Laws, in which the rate of inflation is frozen beginning with fiscal year 2004, in a compounded manner for each fiscal year.