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HF1001 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Career and technical revenue increased for school districts, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1426

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House File No. 1001 is a legislative bill focused on increasing funding for career and technical education in Minnesota school districts. The bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.4531 which include several key changes:

  1. Increase in Revenue Allocation: School districts with approved career and technical programs can receive revenue that equals 35-50% of approved expenditures related to specific educational activities. These expenditures include:

    • Salaries for licensed personnel who provide direct instructional services, including extended contracts.
    • Payments to other Minnesota districts for salaries of licensed personnel involved in career and technical education.
    • Contracted services from public or private agencies.
    • Necessary travel expenses for licensed personnel for instructional activities, vocational student organization activities, and professional development.
    • Expenditures on curriculum development as part of a program improvement plan.
    • Costs of specialized vocational instructional supplies.

  2. Financial Caps: The bill sets maximum amounts for this levy revenue:

    • $17,850,000 for taxes payable in 2012.
    • $15,520,000 for taxes payable in 2013.
    • $20,657,000 for taxes payable in 2014. If the estimated revenue exceeds these caps, adjustments must be made to ensure compliance.

  3. Revenue Recognition and Adjustment: Districts must recognize the full amount of this revenue in the fiscal year it is certified, and if necessary, adjust the percentage of the approved revenue to stay within the set limits.

Lastly, the bill includes the repeal of subdivision 3a from the same section.

This legislative effort is intended to bolster resources for career and technical education, thereby supporting specialized educational programs that prepare students for various professional roles.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increases the percentage of approved expenditures for which districts are eligible from 35% to 50%."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Removes the previous limit cap for taxes payable beyond 2014, previously 20,657,000 for 2014."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies section 124D.4531, which deals with career and technical revenue for school districts.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts how districts must report the full amount of levy as revenue in applicable fiscal years."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.4531"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section addresses provisions related to cooperative centers under Chapter 123A involved in contracted services.",
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        "References to how contracted services are involved with career and technical programs within districts."
      ]
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    "citation": "123A"
  },
  {
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      "summary": "This section references existing statutes related to cooperative centers under Chapter 136D for contracted services.",
      "modified": [
        "Incorporates applicable provisions for contracted services as per the existing rules under Chapter 136D."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "136D"
  }
]

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