Contingent reduction in special education aid appropriations repealed.

This bill repeals a previous requirement that reduced special education funding by $250 million starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The legislation directly affects the state's education finance system and the Department of Education by removing the mandate to cut special education aid appropriations. Under this bill, the commissioner of management and budget will no longer be required to assume the $250 million reduction when preparing state revenue forecasts, and the commissioner of education will not need to adjust the special education cross subsidy aid factor to make up any shortfall. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026, restoring the previous funding structure for special education aid.