Contracts
Current contracts remain valid. However, entities engaged in HB 3 Public-Private Pre-K Partnerships with School Districts must anticipate amendments to Master Service Agreements (MSAs) post-September 2026. School districts will likely flow down new inclusion mandates to private partners once the strategic plan is finalized.
Hiring/Training
No immediate changes to statutory hiring requirements. However, the law explicitly targets the improvement of "provider staffing and training." Operators should anticipate future regulations requiring specific special education certifications or modules for staff in inclusive classrooms.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
There are no new statutory filings required today. However, to influence the strategic plan, providers must voluntarily track and document:
- Costs associated with 1:1 staffing for disabled children.
- Service denials due to lack of resources/staffing.
- Gaps between state reimbursement rates and actual costs of care.
- *Note: Agencies will likely issue surveys to gather this data; accurate participation is critical to ensure future funding matches mandates.*
Fees & Costs
Low immediate impact. The Fiscal Note indicates no significant fiscal implication to the State, implying that the agencies are expected to "leverage existing funding." This signals a risk of future unfunded mandates where providers are expected to increase services without increased reimbursement.
