Speaker says Chapter 70 minimum aid rose to 150; local officials say more is needed An unidentified speaker said the Chapter 70 minimum aid increased from 104 to 150 (as described in remarks), credited local advocacy at UMass Amherst for the change, but said towns remain "way below where we need to be" because of an inflation cap in the state formula.

A recent legislative boost raised Chapter 70 school funding minimums, but local officials warn that more support is crucial to meet inflation challenges.

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