Massachusetts H513 establishes a fund to provide grants to non-regional school districts with high transportation costs.

Massachusetts H513 creates the Extraordinary Routes Relief Fund to aid non-regional school districts facing high transportation costs. Eligible districts can apply for grants covering up to 40% of their excess transportation costs per pupil, provided these costs exceed 125% of the state average. A committee appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education will oversee the fund, ensuring fair and transparent allocation. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will review the fund's effectiveness annually and report to the legislature.

Massachusetts H513 establishes a fund to provide grants to non-regional school districts with high transportation costs.

Massachusetts H513 creates the Extraordinary Routes Relief Fund to aid non-regional school districts facing high transportation costs. Eligible districts can apply for grants covering up to 40% of their excess transportation costs per pupil, provided these costs exceed 125% of the state average. A committee appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education will oversee the fund, ensuring fair and transparent allocation. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will review the fund's effectiveness annually and report to the legislature.