Massachusetts S2682 establishes a fund to provide grants to non-regional school districts with high transportation costs.

Massachusetts S2682 amends Chapter 29 of the General Laws to create the Extraordinary Routes Relief Fund, which will provide grants to non-regional school districts facing high transportation costs. The fund will cover expenses such as bus purchases, fuel, and driver salaries. A committee, appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, will oversee the fund and ensure fair allocation. Eligible districts must have transportation costs per pupil exceeding 125% of the state average.

Massachusetts S2682 establishes a fund to provide grants to non-regional school districts with high transportation costs.

Massachusetts S2682 amends Chapter 29 of the General Laws to create the Extraordinary Routes Relief Fund, which will provide grants to non-regional school districts facing high transportation costs. The fund will cover expenses such as bus purchases, fuel, and driver salaries. A committee, appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, will oversee the fund and ensure fair allocation. Eligible districts must have transportation costs per pupil exceeding 125% of the state average.