Bill > HB1055

This bill modifies the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program by increasing the financial incentive for school districts when students demonstrate readiness beyond the minimum cohort requirements. Specifically, the bill raises the bonus payment for students enrolled in special education programs from $2,000 to $4,000, regardless of their educationally disadvantaged status. The existing bonus structure remains unchanged for other students, with educationally disadvantaged graduates receiving $5,000 and non-educationally disadvantaged graduates receiving $3,000 per student who demonstrates college, career, or military readiness. The purpose of this bonus is to encourage and reward school districts for helping students achieve important post-secondary readiness milestones, with a particular emphasis on supporting students in special education programs. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing school districts advance notice of the updated financial incentives.

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