Massachusetts H692 requires local approval for charter schools to receive state funding.

Massachusetts H692 amends the General Laws to redefine "local approval" for charter schools, requiring authorization from local elected bodies before state funding can be allocated. This approval can come from elected school committees, town meetings, or city councils and mayors, depending on the locality. The bill specifies that only charter school applications with local approval from all relevant towns or school districts will be funded by the state. Applications without local approval will be funded by the board, excluding Chapter 70 or other local funds.

Massachusetts H692 requires local approval for charter schools to receive state funding.

Massachusetts H692 amends the General Laws to redefine "local approval" for charter schools, requiring authorization from local elected bodies before state funding can be allocated. This approval can come from elected school committees, town meetings, or city councils and mayors, depending on the locality. The bill specifies that only charter school applications with local approval from all relevant towns or school districts will be funded by the state. Applications without local approval will be funded by the board, excluding Chapter 70 or other local funds.