H691
An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
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Bill 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
Notable changes
- The bill creates a formal mechanism for evaluating and addressing the financial sustainability of special education.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Brian W. Murray
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill H.691 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Adam J. Scanlon, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to the special education reimbursement program and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Adam J. Scanlon , Michael P. Kushmerek Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.691
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/8/2026 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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