AN ACT CONCERNING PREDICTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE EXCESS COST GRANT.

HB 5890 amends Connecticut law to establish clear timelines and require enhanced reporting for the state's excess cost grant program, which funds special education services. It directly affects school districts that receive these grants by reducing financial uncertainty and improving budget planning. The key mechanism requires the state to set specific deadlines for grant disbursement and mandate more detailed reporting on how funds are used. This aims to ensure consistent support for students with special needs through greater predictability in funding. The bill focuses on procedural transparency rather than altering grant amounts or eligibility.