Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.
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This bill aims to provide increased and more direct financial support to school districts for students with significant special education costs. It mandates that extraordinary special education aid, exceeding $55,000 per student, be assessed and levied by the county where the school district is located. The bill also adjusts the threshold for aid eligibility, offering 100% reimbursement for costs exceeding $40,000, and 75% reimbursement for costs between $40,000 and $55,000. Furthermore, it establishes a county tax levy cap exclusion to accommodate these additional payments.
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