Massachusetts General Law (MGL c.74)
“The Chapter 74 Non-resident Student Tuition Program provides students the opportunity to attend a school outside of their district of residence to study a state-approved vocational technical education program that is not offered by their district of residence. Such programs are approved pursuant to M.G.L. c. 74 and 603 CMR 4.00 and are known as Chapter 74-approved programs. The tuition for students who attend a school outside of their resident district under this program is paid by the city or town of residence at a rate established by the Commissioner. The transportation for students who attend a school outside of their resident district under this program is provided by the city or town of residence.”
Process to Apply for Admission
“Students who seek admission to a school outside of their district of residence must follow the admission process of the school to which they seek admission, including using the school-provided application for admission. The application for admission must be submitted to the receiving school no later than March 15 of the preceding school year.
In addition, a non-resident student must submit a
Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education Program Nonresident Student Tuition Application to the superintendent of the student’s district of residence by April 1 of the preceding year.”
Caveats to Admission
“The receiving school shall admit resident students who meet the minimum requirements for admission prior to acceptance of any non-resident students seeking the same course of study.
Under the Non-resident Student Tuition Program, a non-resident student has the right to remain in the receiving school until completion of his/her secondary program unless the student changes his or her program or moves out of the district of residence. A change of district of residence or a change in program will require the submission of a new Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education Program Nonresident Student Tuition Application.
The receiving school is required to notify a non-resident student in writing that admission is program specific and that a change in program or district of residence by a non-resident student will require the submission of a new
Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education Program Nonresident Student Tuition Application.”
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