H 4038
An Act relative to school transportation reimbursement
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4038, aims to improve the reimbursement process for school transportation costs in Massachusetts. Specifically, it focuses on ensuring that local schools receive adequate funding to transport students, particularly those who require specialized services like foster children. The bill seeks to clarify and standardize the reimbursement system to better support these transportation needs. It is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Education.
Key provisions
- Addresses reimbursement for school transportation.
- Focuses on supporting transportation for foster children.
- Aims to clarify and standardize the reimbursement process.
- Currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Education.
Who is affected
- Local school districts
- Students requiring specialized transportation
- Foster children
- Parents of students
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
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Bill H.4038 194th (Current)
An Act relative to school transportation reimbursement
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4038) of John Barrett, III relative to school transportation reimbursement. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John Barrett, III Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4038
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 4/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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