AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.

HB 5310 amends state law to require adequate funding support for in-district special education placements in public schools. It ensures school districts receiving state "excess cost grants" (funding for higher special education costs) can meet all state mandates and follow best practices. The bill directly affects public school districts serving students with disabilities, particularly those relying on state funding to cover special education expenses. Its key mechanism is updating statutory requirements to guarantee districts have sufficient resources to maintain local special education programs without diverting funds from core mandates.