Massachusetts § 71C - Community school programs; receipts; deposit and expenditure
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§ 71C. Community school programs; receipts; deposit and expenditure
Section 71C. All moneys received by the school committee in connection with the conduct of community school programs, so designated by prior vote of said committee, shall be deposited with the treasurer of the town or city. The school committee may expend, from such receipts and without further appropriation, any sums not in excess of $10,000 within any fiscal year for the purchase of materials and equipment for such programs.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 71C cover?
Section 71C ("Community school programs; receipts; deposit and expenditure") 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.
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