Preliminary Cherry Sheet w/House Ways & Means Recs

DLS Alert: FY2020 Preliminary Cherry Sheet Estimates

The Division of Local Services has posted on its website preliminary cherry sheet estimates based on the House Ways & Means Committee's (HWM) FY2020 budget recommendations released last week.

Municipal estimates receipts and charges

Regional school estimated receipts and charges

The HWMs budget recommends funding FY2020 Chapter 70 at $5.125 billion and includes $30 per pupil minimum aid as part of the allocation formula, increases the funding for Charter Tuition Reimbursements to $113 million and adds $5 million to the regional school transportation program. Most other cherry sheet accounts are consistent with the Governor's House 1 budget proposal.

Cherry sheet estimates for charter school tuition and reimbursements are based on estimated tuition rates and projected enrollments under charters previously issued by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Please be advised that charter school assessments and reimbursements will change as updated tuition rates become available. Estimates for the school choice assessments may also change significantly when updated to reflect final tuition rates.

It is important for local officials to remember that these estimates are preliminary and are subject to change as the legislative process unfolds.

Please contact the DLS Municipal Databank at databank@dor.state.ma.us or (617) 626-2384 with any questions.