S2691
An Act updating the charter net school spending cap
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update the current spending cap on net school spending allocated to charter schools in Massachusetts. It seeks to adjust the percentage of a school district’s net school spending that can be used to fund charter school tuition. The bill originates from a collection of related proposals regarding charter school funding and governance, reflecting ongoing discussions about the financial impact and integrity of charter schools within the state.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the percentage of net school spending allocated to charter school tuition.
- Addresses concerns regarding the financial impact of charter schools.
- Relates to legislation concerning charter school reimbursement by the commonwealth.
- Includes provisions related to local approval for charter schools.
- Part of a broader effort to reform charter school funding in Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Charter schools
- Students attending charter schools
- The Massachusetts public education system
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill modifies the existing net school spending cap for charter schools.
- It is part of a series of proposals aimed at reforming charter school funding.
- The bill’s specific changes to the cap are not detailed in the provided metadata.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.2691 194th (Current)
An Act updating the charter net school spending cap
Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the net school spending cap; (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,; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to local approval for charter schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to ensure the integrity of charter schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2614) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform charter school funding in Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2691).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2691
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | New draft of S378, S389, S393, S402, S414, S452 and S2614 |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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