Bill > HB07163

This bill establishes a special education emergency municipal assistance account with $40 million transferred from the General Fund, contingent upon a projected surplus in the state's fiscal year 2025 revenue. The funding is specifically designed to provide emergency grants to municipalities to help cover special education costs. The Commissioner of Education will distribute these grants in April 2025 following the consensus revenue estimate review, using distribution methods consistent with existing statutes related to special education funding. Municipalities receiving these grants must use the funds exclusively for special education and related services incurred during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The account is designated as nonlapsing, which means any unspent funds will not be returned to the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year, and it can also receive additional moneys as permitted by law. This bill aims to provide financial relief to local municipalities struggling with the high costs of special education services.

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