Special education funds; require separate line item appropriation to State Board of Education for.

HB 639 would have required Mississippi to allocate special education funding as a separate line item in the state's K-12 education budget starting in fiscal year 2026, rather than bundling it with general education funds. It specified a formula for distributing funds based on the number of approved special education teachers (covering 100% of their salary plus benefits) and the number of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), with districts required to keep these funds in a dedicated account managed by special education staff. The bill aimed to ensure transparency and proper use of funds for students with disabilities, aligning with federal IDEA requirements. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.