Bill > HB06205

This bill modifies the existing special education funding mechanism for small school districts by lowering the excess cost threshold. Currently, school districts with fewer than 1,000 students can receive reimbursement for special education expenses that exceed 4.5 times the average per pupil cost. The bill proposes to reduce this threshold to 3 times the net current expenditures per pupil for the prior fiscal year. By making this change, the legislation aims to provide financial relief to smaller school districts that may struggle with the high costs of special education programs. The reduced threshold means these districts will be able to more quickly qualify for reimbursement of extraordinary special education expenses, potentially easing their budgetary constraints and ensuring they can provide necessary support for students with special needs.

Education

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