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This bill modifies state funding for English learner (EL) and special education cross subsidy aid by introducing an inflation-based adjustment mechanism. Specifically, the bill establishes that starting in fiscal year 2028, both the English learner and special education cross subsidy factors will be annually adjusted based on the rate of inflation, calculated according to a specific method outlined in state law. The cross subsidy factor, which represents the percentage of educational program costs covered by state aid, will increase each year by the inflation rate, but is capped at 80% to prevent unlimited growth. For English learner programs, the bill also adjusts the base revenue amounts, increasing funding per eligible student in fiscal year 2027 and beyond. The cross subsidy aid aims to help school districts cover the additional costs of providing specialized educational services to English learners and students with special needs. The changes are designed to help school districts keep pace with rising program costs by providing incremental increases tied to economic inflation, ensuring more stable and predictable funding for these critical educational support programs.

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