Section 50.01 - Scope and Purpose(1)Scope. 603 CMR 50.00 governs the formation, operation and review of education collaboratives by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education created under the authority of M.G.L. c. 40, § 4E.(2)Purpose. The purpose of 603 CMR 50.00 is to provide uniform rules and procedures governing the establishment and operation of educational collaboratives.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1403, eff. 2/15/2013.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1428, eff. 10/16/2020.