E2SSB 5311 — Concerning special education funding formula.

What this bill does

Increases the special education excess cost multipliers and enrollment cap. Modifies what can be considered in the safety net determination of need and changes the threshold for awarding safety net funding for high-need students. Requires the establishment of an allocation and cost accounting methodology for special education. Directs, subject to

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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