Massachusetts § 37A - Grants; acceptance and disbursement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37A — Grants; acceptance and disbursement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37A. Grants; acceptance and disbursement
Section 37A. School committees of cities and towns and regional district school committees may accept grants or gifts for educational purposes from federal, state, county and municipal governments or agencies thereof, charitable foundations and private corporations and disburse the same for such purposes. Any amounts so received by a school committee of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account, and expended by said school committee without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four. Any amounts so received by a regional district school committee shall be deposited with the treasurer of such regional school district and held as a separate account and expended by said committee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37A cover?
Section 37A ("Grants; acceptance and disbursement") 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 § 37A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 37A" (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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How does Massachusetts § 37A apply to my situation?
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