Massachusetts § 77 - Joint establishment of extended courses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 77 — Joint establishment of extended courses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77. Joint establishment of extended courses
Section 77. Two or more cities or towns in which the establishment of such extended course of instruction has been voted and approved as hereinabove provided may jointly establish and maintain such a course for the accommodation of said municipalities. The management and control of such course of instruction, the location of the schoolhouse where such course will be maintained and the apportionment of the expenses of the maintenance of the course and all incidental expenses shall be determined, on a pro rata pupil basis, by the school committees of the participating towns.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 77
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 77 cover?
Section 77 ("Joint establishment of extended courses") 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 § 77?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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