Establishes a commission to study and recommend changes to the chapter 70 school funding formula.
The bill establishes a special legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula for school districts in Massachusetts. The commission will review strategies for distributing school aid, consider alternatives for generating additional revenue, and analyze the impact of economic conditions on school funding. It will also study the effectiveness of hold harmless provisions and the sustainability of high-quality education in districts receiving minimum aid. The commission will submit its report and recommendations by December 31, 2026.
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