H 4011
An Act eliminating predatory transportation pricing of school districts
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address concerns about how school districts fund transportation, specifically focusing on the potential for ‘predatory pricing’ – practices that could unfairly burden districts with high transportation costs. It proposes the creation of a school transportation commission to oversee and regulate these practices. The goal is to ensure equitable and sustainable funding for school transportation across Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a school transportation commission.
- Address concerns about ‘predatory transportation pricing’ in school districts.
- Promote equitable funding for school transportation.
- Likely involves reviewing and potentially regulating transportation contracts and costs.
Who is affected
- School Districts
- Students
- Parents
- Massachusetts State Government
- School Transportation Providers
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a new mechanism for overseeing school transportation funding.
- It targets practices related to transportation costs that may be considered unfair or unsustainable.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Badger
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.4011 194th (Current)
An Act eliminating predatory transportation pricing of school districts
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Michelle L. Badger and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a school transportation commission. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Michelle L. Badger , Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4011
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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