An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to ensure the long-term financial stability of special education within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It mandates an investigation by a special commission, including members of the General Court, to assess the current state of special education funding and identify potential challenges. The goal is to develop recommendations for sustainable funding practices and address any existing fiscal concerns related to special education programs.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a special commission to investigate special education funding.
- The commission will assess the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission is tasked with identifying potential challenges and developing recommendations.
- The bill aims to improve the financial stability of special education programs.
- The commission's findings will inform future funding decisions.
- The commission will consider the needs of students with disabilities.
- The commission will review current reimbursement practices.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Special education teachers and staff
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- The Commonwealth’s General Court
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37 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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