An Act supporting families of students with disabilities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to help families of students with disabilities in Massachusetts by providing reimbursement for transportation costs. Currently, these families often bear the full cost of transporting their children to and from school, which can be a significant financial burden. The bill seeks to alleviate this burden by allowing schools to reimburse families for eligible transportation expenses. It intends to support families navigating the educational system for students with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Reimburse families for eligible school transportation costs.
- Apply to students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
- Establish guidelines for determining eligible transportation expenses.
- Allow schools to participate in the reimbursement program.
- Provide funding mechanisms for the reimbursement program.
Who is affected
- Families of students with disabilities
- Students with disabilities
- Public schools in Massachusetts
- School districts in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Creates a system for school reimbursement of transportation costs.
- Addresses the financial challenges faced by families of students with disabilities.
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