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HB 6210

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FULL FUNDING OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCESS COST GRANT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Hall

Connecticut bill requiring state to fully fund Special Education Excess Cost Grant reimbursements to school districts instead of leaving funding gaps for municipalities.

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Bill Summary · HB 6210

Legislative bill overview

HB 6210 seeks to ensure complete funding of Connecticut's Special Education Excess Cost Grant program, which reimburses school districts for costs exceeding a certain threshold when educating students with disabilities. The bill addresses a longstanding gap where the state has not fully appropriated the funds needed to cover all eligible excess costs claimed by districts.

Why is this important

Special education services are among the most expensive educational expenditures, and when the state doesn't fully fund its reimbursement program, school districts must absorb the remaining costs from their general budgets. This directly impacts municipal finances and can force difficult choices between special education services and other educational programs. Full funding would provide fiscal predictability for districts and ensure they receive the state aid promised under existing policy.

Potential points of contention

  • State budget impact: Full funding could require significant additional state appropriations, competing with other budget priorities during tight fiscal years
  • Definition of "excess costs": Disputes may arise over how excess costs are calculated, what services qualify, and whether current thresholds are appropriate
  • Implementation timeline: Whether full funding should be immediate or phased in over multiple years, affecting both state budgets and district planning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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