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SB868 • 2025
Directs the Department of Education to develop a formula and to submit a report related to the calculation of the cost of operating and administering a local, county or regional program of special education.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 112, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Dobson. Passed. Ayes, 54; Excused, 5--Cate, Grayber, Nguyen H, Osborne, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Speaker Fahey.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 8, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 7, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Work Session cancelled.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Education.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Woods.
Carried over to 03-24 by unanimous consent.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Education.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: Directs ODE to make a report on the cost of certain programs for special education. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Department of Education to develop a formula and to submit a report related to the calculation of the cost of operating and administering a local, county or regional program of special education. Relating to: Relating to special education for children with a low incidence disability. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned