SB00309

An Act Concerning The Creation Of A Contingency Special Education Grant, A Prohibition On Private Equity In Special Education And The Establishment Of A Working Group To Consider Innovations In The Provision Of Special Education Services.

Introduced·2/26/26
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Connecticut SB00309 creates a contingency special education grant, prohibits private equity in special education, and establishes a working group for.

Connecticut SB00309 establishes a contingency special education grant for towns with high special education costs, effective July 1, 2026. The grant amount is based on a town's eligible excess costs and base aid ratio. The bill also prohibits the Department of Education from approving private providers owned or operated by private equity companies. Additionally, it mandates the creation of a working group to explore innovations in special education, including public-private partnerships and the inclusion of neuropsychological services in individualized education programs.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Education Public Hearing

History

Feb 27

Senate

Public Hearing 03/04

Feb 26

Senate

Referred to Joint Committee on Education