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Senator O'Connor proposes raising special‑education circuit breaker to 80%; amendment withdrawn

3464411 · May 22, 2025
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Senator Patrick M. O'Connor proposed increasing the special‑education circuit breaker reimbursement from 75% to 80% to alleviate municipal school district budget pressures; he withdrew the amendment but several senators urged continued debate on school funding and foundation budget obligations.

Senator Patrick M. O'Connor proposed an amendment to raise the special‑education circuit breaker reimbursement rate from 75% to 80% during the Senate’s budget debate, then withdrew it while emphasizing the need for sustained action on municipal school aid.

O'Connor said municipalities across the Commonwealth are facing a “catastrophe” in municipal finance…

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