AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSITION SERVICES OFFERED TO STUDENTS.

HB 5201 allocates $150,000 to the Department of Developmental Services to purchase software licenses for local school districts. The software will support Project SEARCH, a program helping students with disabilities transition to employment or further education. This funding directly affects students participating in Project SEARCH by expanding access to coordinated transition services. The bill’s key mechanism is providing schools with shared software tools to improve service delivery, as stated in its purpose. (3 sentences)