Relating to: general equalization aids, the reimbursement rate for special education costs, excluding special education reimbursement from certain per pupil payments, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Summary

The legislation revises how the state calculates and reimburses special‑education costs, guaranteeing full payment for children in hospitals and convalescent homes and removing those reimbursements from certain per‑pupil aid calculations. It also raises the general school aid appropriation by roughly $446 million for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The changes impact school districts, special‑education programs, and the overall education budget.

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