Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

Revised eligibility criteria for students with visual or auditory impairments to clarify that these disabilities must prevent adequate education without special services.

Added requirement for annual public meetings where school boards must discuss special education student performance using agency-developed indicators.

Added new behavioral support training requirements for paraprofessionals and teachers working with students who have significant behavioral support needs.

Added requirement for districts to provide materials about state supported living center placement options to parents during admission, review, and dismissal committee meetings.

Added requirement for regional education service centers to assist districts in identifying existing public or private educational services in each region.

Enhanced enforcement mechanisms by adding progressive sanctions for noncompliance districts, including potential fund withholding and alternative service arrangements.

Updated digital content on TLO to align with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and added provisions for digital format of individualized education program forms.

Modified funding provisions for residential placement contracts to clarify state and local share calculations and expiration date of September 1, 2027.