Massachusetts § 71D - Prepayment of tuition to private schools or program sources
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 71D — Prepayment of tuition to private schools or program sources, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71D. Prepayment of tuition to private schools or program sources
Section 71D. A school committee of any city, town, or regional school district may authorize the prepayment of tuition for a period not exceeding three months to any approved private school or approved program source which a student is attending under the provisions of chapter seventy-one B, and the city, town or regional school district treasurer shall be required to approve and pay such monies in accordance with the authorization of the school committee.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 71D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 71D cover?
Section 71D ("Prepayment of tuition to private schools or program sources") 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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