The budget would increase Chapter 70 education aid by $164 million to cities and towns — $18.5 million over Patrick’s proposal. It would be a 4 percent increase over this year’s, bringing the Chapter 70 funding to $4.15 billion.
Dempsey said the $164 million increase guarantees each school district a minimum of $40 more per student.
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The House budget also includes $221.5 million for the special education costs for the state’s school districts — an $8.4 million increase from last year.
State Rep. Alice Peisch, D-Wellesley, said the funds help school districts provide mandated, high-cost programs for special education students. Many schools pay tuition for those students who require an outside program or facility.
The House budget also includes $45 million for regional school transportation, a $2 million increase from last year. A new line item in the House proposal provides $11.3 million to reimburse communities for providing special busing services for homeless students.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1963536391/House-budget-proposal-praised#ixzz1sC65eMiM
MassBudget's analysis of the Governor's proposal and the House proposal can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/budget-monitor-analyzing-governors-fy.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/massbudget-first-look-house-ways-and.html
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