Massachusetts § 57 - Instructional materials grant program
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 57 — Instructional materials grant program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57. Instructional materials grant program
Section 57. The board shall establish an instructional materials grant program to provide financial assistance to school districts for the purchase of textbooks, workbooks, audio-visual materials, library books and materials, laboratory kits, and other instructional materials. Grants shall be awarded to those districts in need of assistance as determined by the board following inventories of such materials conducted by the board from time to time. In awarding grants under this section, the board shall give priority to school districts receiving equal educational opportunity grants pursuant to chapter seventy A.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 57
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 57 cover?
Section 57 ("Instructional materials grant program") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 57?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 57" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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