Bill
SF 2555
Overview: Bill Number: SF 2555, Title: Special education separate sites funding eligibility expansion and appropriation, Status: Referred to Education Finance, Introduced: March 13
Overview: Bill Number: SF 2555, Title: Special education separate sites funding eligibility expansion and appropriation, Status: Referred to Education Finance, Introduced: March 13, 2025, Classification: bill, Subject: appropriations, Education and Education Department, Education-Pre-Kindergarten-12
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to expand funding eligibility for special education programs operating at separate sites and to appropriate funds for this purpose. The intent is to ensure adequate resources and support for specialized educational services for students with disabilities.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the eligibility criteria for special education programs at separate sites to receive state funding
- Appropriates $15 million in additional funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support these expanded eligibility criteria
- Requires the Department of Education to develop guidelines and procedures for administering the expanded funding program
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill primarily affects school districts, special education programs, and students with disabilities. The expanded funding eligibility and appropriation will allow more specialized educational services to be provided in separate site settings, potentially improving outcomes for students with complex needs.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Education Finance committee in the state legislature. If passed, the new funding program would be implemented starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with the Department of Education responsible for establishing the necessary guidelines and procedures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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