Senate Bill No. 1467 mandates the Commissioner of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of the tuition rates charged by all providers of special education services to local and regional boards of education in the state. This review will encompass various aspects, including the determination of rates, oversight mechanisms, variances in rates, governance structures of providers, and the potential for implementing a fee-for-service model. The bill requires the commissioner to solicit feedback from local and regional boards of education regarding the rates they are currently paying for these services. A report summarizing the findings and recommendations for legislative action must be submitted by February 15, 2026.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the review will include an examination of the criteria used to qualify providers and the equity of services across municipalities. It also clarifies the definition of "private providers of special education services" as per section 10-91g of the general statutes. The fiscal impact of the bill is estimated to be a one-time cost of up to $100,000 in FY 26 for the State Department of Education to conduct the review, potentially involving the hiring of a consultant. There are no anticipated municipal impacts, and no ongoing costs are expected in subsequent years.