This bill amends section 79-1142 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the provisions related to reimbursement for special education programs and support services. Notably, it introduces new language that allows for the inclusion of substitute service costs directly associated with special education programs as allowable and reimbursable costs. Additionally, the bill mandates that each school district provide special education staff with four days of professional leave per year, supported by substitute personnel, specifically for the purpose of completing essential documentation for students receiving special education services.

The bill also outlines the reimbursement process for special education services, ensuring that school districts receive eighty percent of the total allowable excess costs for these programs. It specifies the timing and conditions under which reimbursements are made, including provisions for pro rata payments if appropriations are insufficient. Furthermore, the original section 79-1142 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into a single, revised statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-1142