The bill amends Section 16-7.2-6 of the General Laws under "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act" to redefine the term "extraordinary costs" related to special education students. The new definition specifies that extraordinary costs are those educational expenses that are over three (3) times the average statewide special education cost, replacing the previous threshold which was based on an amount exceeding four times the core foundation amount. The bill also includes provisions for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds available for distribution among eligible school districts if the total approved costs for which school districts are seeking reimbursement exceed the amount of funding appropriated in any fiscal year. This act would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5750: 16-7.2-6