Massachusetts § 76 - Rules of admission
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 76 — Rules of admission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76. Rules of admission
Section 76. Any such school committee shall establish as one of the rules of admission to the benefits of such extended course of instruction that the persons therein enrolled, or responsible agents acting in their behalf, shall pay into the treasury of such city or town, toward the cost of maintaining such course, such sum, not exceeding the actual cost thereof, as said school committee shall determine. If a city or town does not maintain such course of instruction, it may pay the charge authorized by this section in the case of any person who resides therein and obtains from its school committee a certificate to take the course in another city or town maintaining the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 76
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 76 cover?
Section 76 ("Rules of admission") 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 § 76?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 76" (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 § 76 apply to my situation?
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