An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill adjusts how Pennsylvania schools receive funding for extraordinary special education expenses. Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, districts and charter schools will receive 1% of their special education budget for these expenses. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, this increases to 2%, with specific criteria for allocating funds based on student expenses and district enrollment. The bill also establishes rules for prioritizing applications and limits the total amount a district can receive to ensure equitable distribution.
Key provisions
- Increases the percentage of special education funding allocated for extraordinary expenses.
- Raises the allocation from 1% to 2% of the special education appropriation starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
- Establishes criteria for prioritizing applications for funding, focusing on student expenses and district enrollment.
- Limits the total amount a school district can receive to the greater of their share of the state's special education students or double the maximum threshold of Category 3A.
- Allows distribution of uncommitted funds to districts that qualified for a referendum exception under the Taxpayer Relief Act.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Charter schools
- Students with disabilities
- Special education programs
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
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