An Act relative to special education reserve funds
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a reserve fund specifically for school districts to cover unexpected or unplanned costs associated with special education. The goal is to provide financial stability for districts when they encounter unforeseen expenses related to supporting students with disabilities. It aims to ensure that districts have resources available to meet the needs of these students without straining their budgets. The bill seeks to address potential funding gaps and improve the ability of schools to adequately support special education programs.
Key provisions
- Creates a special education reserve fund.
- Allows municipalities and regional governments to utilize the fund.
- Provides funding for unanticipated or unbudgeted special education costs.
- Directs funds to cover expenses not already accounted for in the school district budget.
- Addresses potential funding shortfalls for special education services.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Municipalities
- Regional governments
- Students with disabilities
- Special education administrators
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for special education.
- Provides a mechanism for addressing unexpected costs.
- Potentially reduces the financial burden on districts facing unforeseen special education expenses.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
Jacob R. Oliveira
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