Senate adopts amendment and passes pilot for specialized attendance centers for some students with complex needs

Mar 10, 2026

The Senate adopted an amendment making the pilot contingent on appropriated funds and passed Senate File 2404 to authorize a pilot program establishing specialized attendance centers in one rural and one urban district to serve students with intensive behavioral or special‑education needs.

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The Senate adopted amendment S5095 to Senate File 2404 and then passed the bill on final reading. Senator Gruenhagen, sponsor of the bill, said the amendment “strikes through the original funding mechanism and makes the implementation of the pilot program contingent upon appropriated funds,” and moved the amendment to adoption, which members approved by voice vote.

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