AN ACT CONCERNING THE FULL FUNDING OF THE EXCESS COST GRANT AND RESOURCES FOR COLLABORATION IN THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.

SB 881 removes budget limitations on funding for special education services by amending a statute to require full funding of the "excess cost grant" instead of limiting it to "available appropriations." This directly affects local and regional school districts that provide special education, ensuring they receive necessary resources regardless of current budget constraints. The bill mandates dedicated funding for collaboration initiatives between school boards to better address students' special education needs. It changes the legal requirement from a discretionary, budget-dependent allocation to a guaranteed funding level for these services.