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HB2953 • 2025

Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as a child with a disability.

Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as a child with a disability.

Children Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Neron,, Cate,, Senator Jama,, Representative Dobson,, McDonald, Representative Chaichi,, Fragala,, Gamba,, Gomberg,, Grayber,, Hudson,, Javadi,, Munoz,, Nelson,, Nguyen H,, Wright,, Senator Patterson,, Pham,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-13 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-24 House

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference, then be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. 2025-02-24 House

    Referred to Revenue by prior reference and then Ways and Means .

  5. 2025-02-19 House

    Work Session held.

  6. 2025-02-17 House

    Public Hearing held.

  7. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means.

  8. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Takes away the cap on the amount of state moneys that a school district may receive for a student who is a child with a disability. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3).
Removes the percentage cap on the amount of moneys that are distributed from the State School Fund to school districts for students eligible for special education as a child with a disability.<b> Directs the Department of Education to prepare and submit a report related to special education funding and expenditures.
<b>Appropriates moneys from the General Fund for transfer to the State School Fund.</b>
Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Relating to: Relating to funding for students eligible for special education; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee