Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2307

Introduced
3/23/26  

Caption

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

Impact

This legislation is poised to impact how funds are distributed to public school districts and charter schools, particularly those with a significant population of students requiring special education services. As it stands, districts will have the opportunity for greater financial support, especially for students whose annual expenses exceed set thresholds. This is expected to alleviate some financial burdens on districts facing high costs associated with special education services, allowing for a more equitable distribution of resources across the state's educational institutions.

Summary

House Bill 2307 aims to amend existing provisions in the Public School Code of 1949, specifically in the area of funding for special education programs. The bill is designed to enhance the reimbursement mechanisms between the Commonwealth and school districts regarding extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education services. For the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, the bill stipulates that up to 2% of the special education appropriation shall be allocated for these extraordinary costs, which can include a variety of services such as occupational therapy and transportation for students with disabilities.

Contention

While the primary goal of HB2307 is to increase funding for special education, potential points of contention could arise regarding the criteria for prioritizing applications for these funds. The bill's provisions could spark debates about the adequacy of the funding and whether it sufficiently addresses the growing demands for special education services. Additionally, some stakeholders may express concerns about the administrative processes involved in overseeing the disbursement of funds and whether they could lead to delays in support for students who need it most.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB840

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Scholarship Program.

PA HB2285

In school health services, further providing for health services; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for State reimbursement for health services.

PA HB1326

In pupils and attendance, further providing for computation of distances; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for pupil transportation data.

PA HB1500

In preliminary provisions, providing for Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council and furthe r providing for advertising and sponsorships; in pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training; in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department and for assessment and evaluation, providing for fund balance limits, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for cyber charter school fund balance accountability, further providing for establishment of cyber charter school, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification, for enrollee wellness checks and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations and providing for cyber charter school moratorium; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

PA SB106

Modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

PA HB1885

In terms and courses of study, providing for school swimming education program; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for payments on account of school swimming education program; and making an appropriation.

PA HB2025

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for reimbursements for borrowing costs during budget impasse; and establishing the School District Impasse Recovery Fund.

PA A2921

Modifies cost thresholds for reimbursement of extraordinary special education costs; requires State to bear full cost of nonpublic school transportation for certain school districts.

PA S3824

Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.

PA A4865

Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.

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