HF1258
School districts authorized to cooperate and share expenses to operate and maintain an ice arena.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1679
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1258) seeks to amend existing education finance laws to allow school districts to collaborate in operating and maintaining ice arenas. Specifically, the bill:
- Authorizes Cooperation: It permits two or more school districts to enter into cooperative agreements to share expenses for the operation and maintenance of an ice arena.
- Levy Allocation: Each participating district must apportion operational costs and levy amounts as outlined in their cooperation agreement.
- Reporting Requirement: Cooperating districts must report cost-sharing details to the Department of Education.
- Gender Equity Requirement: Districts operating ice arenas must demonstrate compliance with gender equity standards, ensuring equal access and opportunities for male and female students, including fair practice times and support for female ice sports teams.
By amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 126C.45, this bill expands financial flexibility for school districts while reinforcing commitments to equitable access to ice sports facilities.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance | |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee