HB 342: EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
HB 342 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 943 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialEDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX). Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- better protection for families may reduce long-term costs of unmet needs
Risks
- potential for increased legal and administrative costs for local school districts
Society
Benefits
- shifts power balance toward families in legal disputes
- improves due process protections for students with disabilities
Risks
- may create administrative friction in dispute resolution procedures
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CurrentBecomes Act No. 943 without the Governor's signature.
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