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HF2152 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State total adult basic education aid increased, adult basic education program aid limit modified, funding increased to pay costs of commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2341

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance education finance in Minnesota by increasing state aid for adult basic education. The bill aims to provide more funds for adult education programs and cover the costs of high school equivalency tests selected by the commissioner.

Main Provisions

  • Increase in State Funding: The bill proposes an increase in the total state aid for adult basic education starting from the fiscal year 2024 to 2026. The new aid amount is set to $65,170,000, which is a rise from the previously allocated $52,759,000.
  • Additional Funding for Equivalency Tests: More funding will also be allocated specifically to cover the costs of high school equivalency tests. These tests are essential for adults seeking to complete their high school education.
  • Supplemental Service Grants: Three percent of the total adult basic education aid is designated for supplemental service grants. These grants are likely intended to support additional services within adult basic education.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Modification of Aid Limits: The bill changes the financial cap on aid for adult basic education, increasing the potential funding available each year.
  • Adjustment Calculations: The bill details new calculations for determining the state total adult basic education aid each fiscal year, taking into account various growth metrics and past funding adjustments.

Relevant Terms

adult basic education, state aid increase, high school equivalency tests, education finance, supplemental service grants, Minnesota statutes

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adjusts total education aid for specific fiscal years."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies adult basic education aid totals under section 124D.531.",
      "modified": [
        "Revises calculations for future fiscal years' education aid."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.531"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of adjustments not paid in previous years."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None"
      ],
      "summary": "Adjusts funding calculations related to adjustments under section 124D.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Linkage with current fiscal year calculations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.52"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Connection to changes in formula allowance calculations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None"
      ],
      "summary": "This reference is used in calculating percent change in formula allowances",
      "modified": [
        "Utilizes formula allowance changes for computations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.10"
  }
]

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