SCH CD-SPECIAL ED REIMBURSEMNT

Amends the School Code. In the provisions for State reimbursement to school districts for furnishing special educational facilities to children with disabilities, increases the annual maximum reimbursement (i) for a teacher, professional worker, full time qualified director, and school psychologist, from $8,000 to $13,795 per person for the 2004-2005 school year, with a 2% increase in this amount each school year thereafter, (ii) for a reader, from $400 to $665 per child for the 2004-2005 school year, with a 2% increase in this amount each school year thereafter, and (iii) for non-certified employees, from $2,800 to $4,670 per employee for the 2004-2005 school year, with a 2% increase in this amount each school year thereafter. Effective July 1, 2004.