relative to including all special education costs under state education grants.

This bill proposes to change how New Hampshire calculates and funds special education costs by including them directly in the state's education tax and grant formulas. It would require the state to pay 95 percent of the costs for services listed in a student's Individualized Education Plan, whether provided by the school district or contracted outside providers. Additionally, the legislation removes a separate line item for special education funding from the general "adequate education" calculation, aiming to streamline how schools receive financial support for these students. The bill also updates state statutes to clarify that special education is part of the state's duty to provide an adequate education and outlines procedures for reimbursing districts and prorating funds when students transfer between districts.