Special Education Pricing
The Operational Services Division sets the tuition prices for M.G.L. approved private special education programs for purchase by cities and towns and Commonwealth departments. Please choose one of the links below to download prices, forms and/or policies.
FY 2010 Tuition Prices:
In State Special Education Tuition Prices for FY 2010
FY 2010 Tuition Freeze Guidance
Out of State Tuition Prices for FY 2010
Forms
Individual Price Request Form
Sample 1
(for when the IEP dates cross state fiscal years)
Sample 2
(for when the IEP dates cross state fiscal years)
Sample jJsification
(for services over $20 per hour)
Budget for New Program and/or Unapproved (Specialized) Placement
Policies and Other Information
Unapproved (Specialized) Placement Price Authorization Policy
Commercial Fee Policy (for-profit organizations)
Special Circumstances for Salary Upgrades Policy ![]()
Reconstruction - Summary of the Working Group ![]()
Prompt Notification to Purchasers of Application for Program Changes (Guidance)
Special Education Pricing Policy ![]()
For more information please contact the Director of Special Education Pricing.
Other Links:
- SPED Pricing Regulation

- Program Quality Assurance - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Uniform Financial Reporting (eFile)
- Independent Evaluations - Division of Health Care Finance and Policy
- OSD Forms
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services