S402
An Act updating the charter net school spending cap
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Bill overview
This bill aims to adjust the amount of a school district’s net school spending that can be allocated to charter school tuition. Currently, there’s a cap on this allocation, and this legislation seeks to modify that percentage. The goal is to potentially shift more funding towards traditional public schools. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Modifies the percentage of net school spending allocated to charter school tuition.
- Aims to increase funding for traditional public schools.
- The specific percentage change is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill is part of a series of proposals related to charter school finance and transparency.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Charter schools
- Traditional public schools
- Students
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Potentially shifts funding from charter schools to traditional public schools.
- Updates existing regulations regarding charter school tuition allocation.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill S.402 194th (Current)
An Act updating the charter net school spending cap
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Jason M. Lewis, Robyn K. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to change the percentage of a school district's net school spending that can be allocated to charter school tuition,. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.402
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2691 |
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