Bill Summary for S 949 (2025-2026)
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Summary date:
Apr 30 2026
Bill Information:
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AN ACT TO FULLY FUND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST AND SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITIONS PER THE LEANDRO COMPREHENSIVE REMEDIAL PLAN.Intro. by Mohammed, Murdock, Theodros.
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Bill summary
Appropriates $359.3 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction beginning in 2026-27 to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment. Funds are to be used to increase positions for the following school health support personnel in order to meet the following statewide ratios: (1) at least one school psychologist for every 700 students and (2) at least one school counselor for every 250 students.
Effective July 1, 2026.
