How is the Metco program funded?
The state funds the Metco program on an annual basis. The FY08 State Budget language for the Metco program reads as follows:Metco line item 7010-0012″7010-0012.. For grants to cities, towns and regional school districts for payments of certain costs and related expenses for the program to eliminate racial imbalance established under section 12A of chapter 76 of the General Laws; provided, that funds shall be made available for payment for services rendered by METCO, Inc. and Springfield public schools ………………………….
