SB 819 Provides disabled students full class days

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SB 819 Provides disabled students full class days

This bill establishes requirement that school district must document efforts to provide access to full school days before considering or recommending a student for abbreviated school days. Prohibits school districts from considering, recommending, or implementing abbreviated school days due to staffing. Prohibits school districts from unilaterally placing student on abbreviated school days. Allows for abbreviated school days only in situations…

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SB 655 Senior & disabled property tax deferral program

This bill freezes assessed value of homestead at the amount from the preceding year for purposes of property taxation under the homestead property tax deferral program, also known as the Senior and Disabled Property Tax Deferral Program. Freeze specifically applies to individuals at least 68 years of age or with disability that would be eligible if not for a reverse…

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SB 575 Education plan for special needs students

This bill directs Department of Education to develop and implement statewide education plan for students who are eligible for special education and who have experienced disproportionate results in education due to historical practices. Requires school districts to establish special education advisory council. Authorizes use of moneys from Student Investment Account for councils. Requires all statewide education plans to include strategies…

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