Massachusetts § 24 - Cost of maintenance; source of funds

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Cost of maintenance; source of funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24. Cost of maintenance; source of funds

Section 24. The town of residence of a person who is required by section twenty-two to attend a continuation school of another town shall pay to such other town a tuition fee to be fixed by the commissioner of education, and not to exceed the average annual maintenance cost per pupil of continuation schools throughout the commonwealth, as last ascertained. In default of payment, such fee may be recovered in an action of contract.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?

Section 24 ("Cost of maintenance; source of funds") 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 § 24?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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