H4720
An Act relative to the Athol-Royalston Regional School District Financial Stability Fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Financial Stability Fund for the Athol-Royalston Regional School District. The fund aims to provide financial support to the district to address long-term financial challenges and ensure the district’s stability. Specifically, the bill outlines the creation and operation of this fund, detailing how it will be funded and used. It seeks to provide a dedicated resource for the district’s future financial needs.
Key provisions
- Creates a Financial Stability Fund for the Athol-Royalston Regional School District.
- Specifies the sources of funding for the fund.
- Outlines the permitted uses of funds within the district.
- Establishes a process for the district to apply for and receive funds from the fund.
- Requires the district to report annually on the fund’s activities and financial status.
Who is affected
- Athol-Royalston Regional School District
- Students attending the Athol-Royalston Regional School District
- Taxpayers in Athol and Royalston
- School administrators and staff
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.4720 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Athol-Royalston Regional School District Financial Stability Fund
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susannah M. Whipps relative to the Athol-Royalston Regional School District Financial Stability Fund. Education.
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Presenters: Susannah M. Whipps , Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4720
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5117 |
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