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SB 1244 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT MAKING INVESTMENTS IN IN-DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION.

SB 1244 requires the state Department of Education to establish annual tuition rates for private special education providers by July 2027, replacing current cost calculations. It mandates school districts to use these rates in contracts with private providers after 2027 and requires written contracts for reimbursement eligibility. The bill creates a competitive grant program for school districts to develop or improve in-district special education programs, prioritizing collaborative projects and high-need students. School districts must also conduct and publish comprehensive special education spending reviews every five years starting in 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state budget-funded grants for in-district special education, directing funds to expand public program access and replace private provider costs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates competitive grants for in-district special ed programs and mandates state-set tuition rates to ensure stable funding for private providers, advancing special education access and program development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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What changed between versions

Governor's Bill → ED Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was changed from a Governor's Bill to a Substitute Bill with several substantive policy modifications. The main changes include adding 'related fees' to tuition rate calculations, requiring FERPA compliance for spending reviews, and adding new criteria for grant approval focused on increasing access to general education and enhancing programming for students with intensive needs.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include related fees in tuition calculations and added FERPA compliance requirements for spending reviews.
REQUIREMENT

Added 'related fees' to the tuition rate calculation methodology to ensure all costs are covered

Added FERPA compliance requirement for comprehensive spending reviews of special education services

FISCAL

Added new grant approval criteria prioritizing access to general education and collaboration between districts

TIMELINE

Maintained existing July 1, 2025 effective date but added new reporting requirements for grant recipients

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Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference APP
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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