Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, §1B, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is soliciting public comment on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 41.00, Regulations for Regional School Districts.
The proposed amendments will update, streamline, and simplify definitions and procedures related to regional school districts, including establishment of such districts and membership changes in existing districts; clarify the required Commissioner approval and Department review of proposed regional school district agreements and proposed amendments to such agreements; further refine the Commissioner's role in setting of interim budgets when required by law, along with associated Department activities; and add waiver and severability sections to the regulations.
Copies of the proposed amendments are available on the Department's website at 2025 Public Comment Submission Page, or by calling 781-338-6585. Public comments may be submitted online by completing this form , or by email to RegionalGovernance@mass.gov or by mail to: Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner's Office, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149. The deadline to submit public comment is June 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed amendments at its regular monthly meeting in September 2025.