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 effective July 1, 2025, any school system that receives a student to provide special education services (the receiving district) must report quarterly to the student's home municipality (the sending district) regarding the student's status, or when a significant change in circumstances occurs, including when a student is no longer participating in the program.

The bill limits the financial responsibility of sending districts to the lower cost of providing special education services when the receiving district's costs are lower than the per pupil expenditure of the sending district. Additionally, it clarifies that the sending district will only be required to pay the actual transportation costs incurred for the student to the receiving district.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these provisions while ensuring the confidentiality of the student and their identity. The department may also provide recommendations to the General Assembly on necessary amendments to coordinate these provisions with existing laws regarding education aid and the payment of educational costs for students in foster care or other residential facilities.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance communication and cost management between school districts while ensuring that students with disabilities receive the necessary educational support.