Bill > HB246

This bill amends existing law to increase the per-student funding allocated to the Special Education Service Agency, raising the amount from $23.13 to $26.89 for each student in average daily membership in the preceding fiscal year, as determined by a specific state statute (AS 14.17.600) which outlines how student numbers are calculated for funding purposes. The bill also clarifies that while the legislature appropriates this money annually, if funds are insufficient to meet the full allocation, the amount will be reduced proportionally. Importantly, this Act is retroactive to July 1, 2026, and takes effect on that date, meaning the increased funding applies to the fiscal year beginning then.