Concerning special education funding.
What changed between versions
Increased the special education cost multiplier from 1.32 to 1.2 for early enrollment groups and adjusted the safety net adjustment factor from 1.32 to 1.16.
Raised the reserve amount for statewide special education activities from 0.005 to 0.006 of generated funding.
Revised the methodology for allocating general apportionment funding to special education programs, requiring a 25% shift of base allocation to the special education program for eligible students.
Added a new grant program awarding up to $1.5 million equivalent in support over four years to up to 20 pilot schools creating centers of excellence for inclusionary practices.
Changed safety net eligibility thresholds for high-need students, introducing a new tier for districts with at least 60% identified students or 60% in transitional bilingual programs, and adjusting multipliers for smaller districts.
Updated the effective date for quarterly distribution of safety net awards to the 2026-27 school year and revised the effective date for the high-need student eligibility changes to the 2025-26 school year.
Updated the reporting requirements for the statewide online IEP system, referencing Section 3 instead of Section 6.
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