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School Finance: Circuit Breaker

Notice of Public Comment

Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, s.1B, and c. 71B, s.5A, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Board of Education is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 10.00, School Finance Regulations  

The proposed amendments will implement changes in the process used to calculate special education reimbursements under the so-called "circuit breaker" program. These changes are primarily to conform to recent statutory enactments (St. 2004, c.149, ss.128-129). Under the new procedures, district reimbursements will be calculated based on the eligible costs incurred in the prior fiscal year, rather than the costs for the current fiscal year.

Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's School Finance website at finance1.doe.mass.edu, or by calling 781-338-6511. Written comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted to John J. Sullivan, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148; by fax to 781-338-6530; or by e-mail to jsullivan@doe.mass.edu. The deadline for submission of public comment is Friday, October 1, 2004. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for October 26, 2004.