Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H531 — An Act supporting families of students with disabilities

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act supporting families of students with disabilities

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires school districts to reimburse parents or guardians for transportation provided to school-age children with disabilities at specified rates.

  • Chapter 71B, Section 8

    For any parent or guardian who provides transportation to a school age child with a disability, the school district shall reimburse the parent or guardian the prevailing rate per mile for state employees and the state minimum wage for the time spent providing the transportation. Reimbursement shall be for no more than the round-trip time and distance between the home and the school for school attendance and school-sponsored extracurricular activities. Mileage shall be determined based on a direct route between the student's home and school. No parent or guardian shall be obligated to provide such transportation. → For any parent or guardian who provides transportation to a school age child with a disability, the school district shall reimburse the parent or guardian the prevailing rate per mile for state employees and the state minimum wage for the time spent providing the transportation. Reimbursement shall be for no more than the round-trip time and distance between the home and the school for school attendance and school-sponsored extracurricular activities. Mileage shall be determined based on a direct route between the student's home and school. No parent or guardian shall be obligated to provide such transportation.

    This change reaffirms the previous provisions related to transportation reimbursement for parents or guardians of children with disabilities.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H531 do?
An Act supporting families of students with disabilities
Who sponsors H531?
H531 is sponsored by Rob Consalvo (Democrat).
What is the current status of H531?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H531?
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