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SB 1467 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT REQUIRING A REVIEW OF THE COSTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL PROVIDERS IN THIS STATE.

SB 1467 requires the state education commissioner to review all costs charged by providers of special education services - including regional centers and private providers - to local school districts. The review will examine how rates are set, reasons for rapid increases, rate variances between districts, equity in service access, and the feasibility of a diagnosis-based fee system. It mandates a report to lawmakers by February 15, 2026, summarizing findings and potential policy recommendations. This bill directly affects school districts paying for special education services and the providers delivering them, without changing current funding or rates.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates review of special education costs to address equity, access, and rate variances, aiming to improve system efficiency and fairness in service delivery.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Raised Bill → GOS Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from reviewing costs of special education services only from private providers to include all providers in the state, including regional educational service centers. The Legislative Commissioners note this change was made for accuracy in defining which providers are covered by the review.
Scope change
Expanded from private providers only to all special education service providers in the state, including regional educational service centers and approved private providers.
SCOPE

Changed the bill's focus from reviewing costs of special education services provided by private providers to reviewing costs from all providers in the state.

DEFINITION

Added explicit reference to regional educational service centers and approved private providers as defined in section 10-91g of the general statutes.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the review requirements to include examination of criteria used to approve providers of regional programs for both nonprofit and private for-profit placements.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting changes to bill numbering and header information from Raised Bill to Substitute Bill format.

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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Oversight
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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