H540
An Act relative to charter school caps
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to limit the growth of charter schools in Massachusetts by establishing caps on the number of charter school seats. It aims to address concerns about charter schools drawing students away from traditional public schools and potentially impacting their funding. The bill proposes a framework for managing charter school expansion to ensure equitable access to public education resources. It is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Education.
Key provisions
- Establishes caps on the number of charter school seats statewide.
- Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee charter school expansion.
- Directs the Department to evaluate the impact of charter schools on traditional public schools.
- Addresses funding mechanisms for charter schools and traditional public schools.
- Requires reporting on charter school enrollment and performance.
Who is affected
- Charter school students
- Traditional public school students
- School districts
- Parents and families
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Notable changes
- Potentially limits the growth of charter schools in Massachusetts.
- May impact funding formulas for both charter and traditional public schools.
- Requires a review of charter school impact on public schools.
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.540 194th (Current)
An Act relative to charter school caps
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 540) of Michael S. Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge relative to charter school caps. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael S. Day Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.540
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:20 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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