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Bill would allow special‑education reimbursement to follow contracted virtual providers, witnesses say
Summary
Senate Bill 383 would amend statutes to permit state special‑education categorical aid reimbursement for qualified special teachers who are under contract with third parties engaged by school districts; proponents said the change would allow virtual schools to receive reimbursement currently flowing to districts.
The Senate Committee on Education heard testimony on Senate Bill 383, which makes technical changes to two statutes to permit special education state aid reimbursement for qualified special teachers who provide approved special education and related services while under contract with a third party contracted by a school district.
Laura Hochman, school leader at Kansas Connections Academy (authorized through USD 218 in Elkhart), testified in full support. She said KCA enrolls about 1,300 students and that roughly 15% of those students (about 200) are on individualized education programs…
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