AN ACT CONCERNING THE FULL FUNDING OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCESS COST GRANT.

SB 537 requires state reimbursement to local and regional school districts for the full "excess cost" of special education programs - covering all additional expenses beyond standard funding. This directly affects school districts that serve students with special needs, ensuring they receive complete financial support for these costs. The bill amends existing law to replace partial reimbursement with full coverage of documented special education expenses. It aims to eliminate current funding gaps that force districts to cover unmet costs themselves. The change is a concrete policy shift in how state funds are allocated for special education services.