HB 222: repealing the requirement for a memorandum of understanding between a chartered public school and school district regarding how students with disabilities will receive special education services and updating the organizational structure of the department of corrections.
HB 222 status: Introduced — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82 (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill does two things: 1. **Special Education:** It removes the requirement for charter schools and school districts to sign a formal contract (a "Memorandum of Understanding") to coordinate special education services. 2. **Corrections:** It changes how the Department of Corrections is organized internally. This bi...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- reorganization aims for administrative efficiency
- projected annual savings of approximately $45,950 from position consolidation
Risks
- potential long-term fiscal impact to school districts if special education costs shift unexpectedly
Society
Benefits
- centralization of DOC communications may improve external transparency
Risks
- repealing MOU requirements may create ambiguity in special education service delivery for charter students
- DOC reorganization reduces independent oversight positions like the Director of Professional Standards
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
removal of MOU requirement may create gaps in accountability for special education services in charter schools
actual impact on special education service delivery depends on unspecified Department of Education guidance following repeal
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
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