AN ACT ENTITLING TOWNS TO FULL REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE EXCESS COST GRANT.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about specific funding amounts or budget impacts, leaving these points uncertain.

Towns Get Full Money Back for Special Education

This act allows towns to be fully reimbursed by the state for extra costs in special education.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the law so towns can receive full reimbursement from the state under the excess cost grant for special education.

Who It Names or Affects

• Towns and cities in Connecticut
• School districts with special education programs

Terms To Know

Excess Cost Grant

Money given by the state to help towns cover extra costs for special education.

Reimbursement

Getting money back from a government or organization after spending it on something specific, like special education programs.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how much extra funding towns will receive.
• It is unclear if this act will increase the state's budget for education grants.

Official Summary Text

To ensure that towns receive full reimbursement under the excess cost grant for special education.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 974 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 143
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 974

Referred to Committee on EDUCATION

Introduced by:
SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist.

AN ACT ENTITLING TOWNS TO FULL REIMBURSEMENT UNDER
THE EXCESS COST GRANT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That section 10 -76g of the general statutes be amended to entitle 1
towns to receive full reimbursement under the excess cost grant for 2
special education. 3
Statement of Purpose:
To ensure that towns receive full reimbursement under the excess cost
grant for special education.