requiring catastrophic special education state aid funding to be drawn from the education trust fund.

HB 742 would change how the state funds emergency special education aid by requiring these payments to come directly from the Education Trust Fund instead of other state accounts. This policy affects school districts that receive state aid for high-cost special education services, particularly for students with severe disabilities requiring intensive support. The bill's key provision is a mandatory reallocation of funding sources, ensuring these critical aid payments are prioritized from the designated education fund. As of the latest committee action (referred for interim study on November 13, 2025), the bill has not yet become law.