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HB 2174

Concerning funded special education enrollment.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Alvarado and 17 co-sponsors

HB 2174: Concerning Funded Special Education Enrollment OverviewBill Number: HB 2174 Title: Concerning Funded Special Education Enrollment Status: First reading, referred to Educ

First reading, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HB 2174

HB 2174: Concerning Funded Special Education Enrollment

Overview

Bill Number: HB 2174
Title: Concerning Funded Special Education Enrollment
Status: First reading, referred to Education
Introduced: January 28, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 2174 is to address funding challenges for school districts providing special education services. The bill aims to ensure that state funding for special education is more closely aligned with actual enrollment and costs, rather than relying on outdated or inaccurate enrollment projections.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state to fund special education based on the prior year's actual enrollment, rather than projected enrollment
  • Establishes a new special education enrollment reporting system to provide more accurate and timely data
  • Directs the state to adjust funding allocations mid-year if a district's special education enrollment exceeds the original projection
  • Allows districts to request additional special education funding if their costs exceed the state allocation

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • School districts: Will benefit from more reliable and responsive special education funding that matches their actual enrollment and costs
  • Students with disabilities: Should have improved access to necessary special education services as districts receive appropriate funding
  • State education budget: May require increased funding to accommodate fluctuations in special education enrollment across districts

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 2174 is currently in the first reading stage and has been referred to the Education committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee and the full legislature, the new special education funding system would take effect starting in the 2026-2027 school year to allow time for implementation.

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

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