HF1028 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Education finance increased for school district funding; general education basic formula allowance; special education cross subsidy aid; school unemployment aid account in special revenue fund; English learner cross subsidy aid; safe schools revenue; equalization aid for debt service levies, local optional revenue, and operating referendum; extended time revenue linked to general education basic formula allowance; school's compensatory revenue eligibility calculated on the basis of both direct certification and the application of education benefits; school board authorized to renew voter-approved operating referendum more than one time; and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1612
AI Generated Summary
House File No. 1028 is a legislative bill primarily focused on various enhancements to the funding and financial structures within Minnesota's education system. The main objectives of the bill involve:
- Increasing overall funding for school districts.
- Raising the general education basic formula allowance, which is a key component of funding per student.
- Increasing support for special education, addressing the cross subsidy aid, which helps cover the gap between federal funding and the actual costs of special education.
- Boosting funding for the school unemployment aid account within the special revenue fund.
- Increasing aid for English learner programs to support students whose first language is not English.
- Raising safe schools revenue, which funds safety and health programs in schools.
- Linking extended time revenue (extra funding for instructional time beyond the regular hours) to the general education basic formula.
- Increasing equalization aid for several categories including debt service levies, local optional revenue, and operating referendums. This helps ensure a more equitable distribution of funds based on district needs.
- Adjusting the method for calculating a school’s eligibility for compensatory revenue (additional funding for educational disparities) to include both direct certification and the application for educational benefits.
- Allowing a school board to renew voter-approved operating referendums more than once to ensure continued funding.
The bill also includes specific amendments to existing Minnesota Statutes to facilitate these changes, such as adjustments in the formulas and thresholds used in calculating equalized debt service levies and funding levels.
Overall, HF 1028 aims to provide greater financial support to schools in Minnesota, helping to address inequalities and ensure that all students have access to quality education resources.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
| February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"added": [
"Introduces adjustments to the equalizing factor percentage for fiscal years 2025 and 2026."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends the equalized debt service levy calculation under section 123B.53.",
"modified": [
"Updates the equalizing factor for determining levy based on adjusted net tax capacity and pupil units."
]
},
"citation": "123B.53"
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill provides changes to subdivision 5a under section 124D.65.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts components of English learner cross subsidy aid."
]
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"citation": "124D.65"
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies special education aid calculations under section 125A.76.",
"modified": [
"Contains new provisions for special education cross subsidy aid in subdivision 2e."
]
},
"citation": "125A.76"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Linking extended time revenue to the general education basic formula allowance."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amends several subdivisions including 2, 2a, 2e, and 3b under section 126C.10 regarding education revenue.",
"modified": [
"Changes related to calculating a school’s compensatory revenue eligibility."
]
},
"citation": "126C.10"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows a school board to renew a voter-approved operating referendum more than once."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Adjustments made to subdivision 6 and 9b under section 126C.17.",
"modified": [
"Updates equalization aid for operating referendum calculations."
]
},
"citation": "126C.17"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Updates are made to subdivision 1 under section 126C.44.",
"modified": [
"Modifications related to safe schools revenue structure."
]
},
"citation": "126C.44"
}
]