An Act relative to school choice
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies a section of Massachusetts law related to school choice. Specifically, it allows municipal school districts that have tuition agreements for middle and high school education to exempt incoming elementary school choice students from those agreements. This change aims to clarify the application of school choice policies within the existing framework of tuition agreements.
Key provisions
- Allows municipal school districts with tuition agreements to exempt elementary school choice students.
- The exemption applies to incoming students.
- The change affects districts that operate tuition agreements, not regional school district agreements.
- The amendment modifies Section 12B of Chapter 76 of the General Laws.
Who is affected
- Municipal school districts
- Students participating in school choice programs
- Parents of students participating in school choice programs
Notable changes
- Clarifies the scope of school choice exemptions for elementary students within tuition agreements.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
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