Special education separate sites funding eligibility expanded, and money appropriated.

HF 2181 expands eligibility for state funding for special education separate sites, which are facilities where students with disabilities attend for at least 50% of their school day. It allows school districts operating such sites to apply directly for funding, broadening previous eligibility that was limited to specific education cooperatives. The bill appropriates $1,689 per student for each kindergarten through grade 12 student with a disability served in these programs, effective starting fiscal year 2026. This funding supports operational costs for specialized educational settings serving students with disabilities.