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OR HB2448
Relating to funding for students eligible for special education; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Transfers more money each year to the High Cost Disabilities Account from the State School Fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Increases the amount of money transferred each fiscal year by the Department of Education from the State School Fund to the High Cost Disabilities Account. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund for transfer to the State School Fund. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill increases funding for students with high-cost disabilities by modifying the annual transfer from the State School Fund to the High Cost Disabilities Account from $55 million to $155 million, a $100 million increase. The bill also appropriates $200 million from the General Fund to the State School Fund for the 2025-2026 biennium to support this additional funding. The changes will apply specifically to State School Fund distributions starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to quickly address educational funding needs for students with disabilities. The High Cost Disabilities Account is a special fund that provides extra financial support to school districts for students with significant and expensive educational support requirements, ensuring that schools can adequately resource and support these students' unique learning needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public Hearing held. (on 03/13/2025)
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