Bill > HB2451

This bill increases funding for students with disabilities by making several key changes to Oregon's school funding mechanisms. Specifically, the bill increases the amount transferred annually from the State School Fund to the High Cost Disabilities Account from $55 million to $130 million, which will provide more financial support to school districts serving students with special education needs. The legislation also expands the percentage of students eligible for special education for whom a school district may receive additional funding, raising the threshold from 11% to 15% of a district's average daily membership without requiring additional departmental review. The bill appropriates $650 million from the General Fund to the State School Fund for the 2025-2026 biennium and declares an emergency provision, meaning the changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. These modifications aim to provide more robust financial resources to help school districts better support students with disabilities by giving them greater flexibility in funding and increasing the overall monetary support available for special education services.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2451