SB 23-099

Senate Bill 23-099 increases state funding for special education by $40.2 million annually. This extra money will help support children with disabilities who receive special education services from various educational institutions in Colorado, including school districts and charter schools. The bill was signed into law on May 15, 2023, and became effective immediately, meaning that these additional funds are now available to support special education programs starting right away.

Official Summary

The act increases the required annual appropriation to the department of education from the state education fund or the general fund by an additional $40,203,671 for children who have one or more disabilities and who receive special education services from a school district, board of cooperative services, a charter school network, a charter school collaborative, or the state charter school institute that is providing educational services to exceptional children. APPROVED by Governor May 15, 2023 EFFECTIVE May 15, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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