An Act relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a special commission to examine and evaluate the current financing system for special education in Massachusetts. The commission’s goal is to assess the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of this system. The commission will review the existing structure and make recommendations for improvements. This action is intended to address concerns about the financial stability of special education programs within the state.
Key provisions
- Create a special commission to review special education financing.
- The commission will evaluate the current system’s fiscal health and sustainability.
- The commission will assess the Commonwealth’s special education funding structure.
- The commission will make recommendations for improvements to the system.
- The commission’s work will inform future special education funding decisions.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- Special education teachers
- School districts in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a comprehensive review of the existing special education funding model.
- It aims to ensure the long-term financial viability of special education services.
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
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