The bill amends sections of the General Laws concerning the education of children with disabilities, specifically focusing on the responsibilities of school committees in providing special education services. It establishes that school committees must ensure that children with disabilities receive appropriate education. The bill introduces new provisions requiring that, effective July 1, 2025, receiving districts must report quarterly to sending districts about the status of students receiving special education services, or when a significant change in circumstances occurs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the cost of providing special education services in the receiving district is lower than the per pupil expenditure in the sending district, the sending district's financial responsibility will be limited to that lower cost. It also outlines that transportation costs for students will only require the sending district to pay the actual transportation expenses to the receiving district, notwithstanding any contrary provisions in existing law.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these changes while ensuring the confidentiality of the student and their identity. The department may also provide recommendations to the General Assembly on any necessary amendments to coordinate these provisions with existing education aid and reimbursement laws. The bill aims to improve communication between districts and adjust financial responsibilities related to special education services.