This bill amends Section 12B of chapter 76 of the General Laws to allow municipal school districts that operate under a tuition agreement for middle and high school education to exempt incoming school choice students at the elementary level from participating in that tuition agreement. This change is intended to provide greater flexibility for municipal school districts in managing their enrollment and tuition agreements.

The new language specifies that this exemption applies notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, thereby clarifying that the exemption is valid even if other laws might suggest otherwise. This amendment aims to streamline the process for school choice students and potentially enhance educational opportunities at the elementary level within these districts.