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Speaker says Chapter 70 minimum aid rose to 150; local officials say more is needed
February 11, 2026
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Summary
An unidentified speaker said the Chapter 70 minimum aid increased from 104 to 150 (as described in remarks), credited local advocacy at UMass Amherst for the change, but said towns remain "way below where we need to be" because of an inflation cap in the state formula.
An unidentified speaker said recent legislative action increased the Chapter 70 school funding minimum from 104 to 150 (the speaker used the phrasing "per people") and described the change as a win for local…
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