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This bill updates the calculation of adequate education grant amounts for students receiving special education services by introducing a new three-tiered categorization system for special education disabilities. The bill increases the base per-pupil funding from $4,100 to $4,266 and modifies additional funding for students with specific needs, such as those eligible for free or reduced-price meals (increased to $2,393) and English language learners (increased to $832). The key innovation is the special education disability categories: Category A (students receiving special education services less than 80% of the school day) will receive $2,185 per pupil, Category B (services more than 80% of the school day) will receive $3,278 per pupil, and Category C (students in separate schools, residential facilities, or homebound/hospital placements) will receive $7,648 per pupil. If a student cannot be definitively categorized, they will default to Category A. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is estimated to increase education funding by approximately $7.1 million in the first fiscal year, with potential similar increases in subsequent years. The additional funding will be distributed across public school districts, charter schools, and education freedom accounts.

Budget and Finance, Education

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