The bill amends the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program by updating the eligibility criteria and the scope of the scholarship. It removes references to public schools and disabilities in the definition of eligible students, instead focusing on students with special needs who meet specific criteria. New requirements are introduced for parents or legal guardians, mandating annual meetings with private school representatives to discuss necessary services for their child's special needs. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement that scholarship acceptance equates to a parental revocation of consent to services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The bill also clarifies the scholarship application process, requiring parents to notify the State Department of Education of their intent to participate, with scholarships remaining effective until the student enrolls in a public school, graduates, or turns twenty-two. It outlines the responsibilities of participating private schools, including compliance with state laws and maintaining fiscal soundness. The bill establishes a process for notifying parents when a private school faces proposed actions by the Department of Education, allowing for administrative hearings and the potential suspension of scholarship payments in cases of imminent threat to student welfare or fraud. Furthermore, it ensures no liability for the state or educational entities regarding the scholarships and mandates an annual report from the State Department of Education on scholarship data. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.