SB00309

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.