Bill
H 670
Overview: H 670 - An Act relative to special education financeStatus: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End TimeInt
Overview: H 670 - An Act relative to special education finance
Status: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:25 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This legislation aims to address the funding challenges faced by school districts in providing high-quality special education services. The bill seeks to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need to succeed academically.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the state's reimbursement rate for special education costs from the current 75% to 85%
- Establishes a special education stabilization fund to help districts manage unexpected or high-cost special education expenses
- Requires the state to conduct a comprehensive study on the true costs of special education and make recommendations for future funding reforms
- Mandates regular audits of special education spending to ensure funds are being used effectively
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- School districts will benefit from increased state funding and support for special education programs
- Students with disabilities and their families will have access to more robust and well-resourced special education services
- The state will take on a larger financial responsibility for supporting special education costs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently in the hearing stage, with a rescheduled hearing set for November 18, 2025
- If passed, the funding increases and other provisions would be implemented in the next fiscal year
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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