Bill > HB1835

This bill restructures special education funding by changing how the state reimburses school districts for services provided to students with disabilities. Specifically, the bill replaces a previous flat rate of $2,100 per pupil receiving special education services with a new system where the state will reimburse school districts 80 percent of the actual costs of special education services required by an individual education program (IEP) or mandated by federal law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The state must provide these reimbursements quarterly and within 90 days of receiving billing information. To help districts manage cash flow while waiting for reimbursement, the bill allows school districts to borrow funds in anticipation of these state payments, with such borrowing exempt from typical debt limits. The bill also repeals the previous law governing special education cost reimbursement (RSA 186-C:18) and updates multiple references in state law to reflect this new funding mechanism, ultimately aiming to provide more accurate and timely financial support for special education services.

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