Senate Bill 569 amends the requirements for private schools participating in the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) regarding the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) or services plans for children with disabilities. The bill removes the stipulation that the IEP or services plan must be modified by agreement between the private school and the child's parent. Instead, it mandates that the private school must implement the child's most recent IEP or services plan without modifications. Additionally, the bill maintains the provision that allows private schools to submit a financial statement to the Department of Public Instruction to document costs incurred in complying with these requirements, which could result in a higher annual SNSP payment for the child.

Furthermore, the bill requires private schools to provide all records related to the implementation of the child's IEP or services plan to the resident school board within five days of receiving a request. This change aims to enhance accountability and ensure that the educational needs of children with disabilities are met effectively. The provisions of this act will first apply to the 2026-27 school year.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 115.7915(6)(h), 115.7915