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MA S2465
MA S2465Quantifying the SPED Gap by comparing actual special education costs to current special education assistance
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Introduced
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to quantify the SPED Gap by comparing actual special education costs to current special education assistance. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to quantify the "SPED Gap" by requiring school districts to report their actual special education expenditures and staffing levels to the Commissioner of Education. The Commissioner will then analyze the data to determine if the statutory assumptions about special education enrollment and staffing requirements are adequate to meet the actual costs and needs of enrolled students. The analysis will also identify districts where special education costs exceed 125% of the state's funding, and calculate the overall difference between the state's special education funding and the actual costs. The results of this examination will be provided annually to state budget and education officials.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2538 (on 02/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2465 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2465.pdf |
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