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HF2433 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Education finance bill.

Related bill: SF2255

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill relates to education finance in Minnesota, specifically addressing funding and regulatory changes for kindergarten through grade 12 education, as well as provisions for prekindergarten programs. It aims to improve various aspects of the state's education system, including special education, transportation, community education, and the administrative duties of state agencies.

Main Provisions

  • Funding and Appropriations: The bill provides financial appropriations for prekindergarten through grade 12 education. It also adjusts budget forecasts and stipulates how state aid should be distributed across public schools.

  • Transportation: Ensures equal transportation rights for students attending public schools. Schools can arrange transportation services for nonpublic school students via written agreements and retain associated state aids.

  • Special Education: Adjusts the definitions and provisions related to transportation for students with disabilities, ensuring necessary services are available and properly funded.

  • Nutritional and Library Services: Allocates funds to support school nutrition programs and libraries, emphasizing student welfare and educational resource access.

  • Compensatory Education Revenue: Modifies how compensatory education revenue is calculated and allocated to schools, ensuring consistent funding despite enrollment fluctuations.

  • Forecast Adjustments and Reporting: Includes requirements for state financial forecast adjustments and mandates regular reporting to monitor the effectiveness and reach of educational programs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Modifications of sections within Minnesota Statutes and previous laws to align with the new provisions, especially in areas concerning transportation, educational aid, and compensatory education revenue.

  • Repeal of specific sections in the Minnesota Statutes related to school operations and funding, reflecting an overhaul in the approach to education finance.

  • Adjustments in the way schools calculate transportation costs and compensatory revenue, aiming for a more equitable distribution of state resources among public and nonpublic schools.

Relevant Terms

  • Education finance
  • Public and nonpublic school transportation
  • Special education services
  • Compensatory education
  • Educational funding
  • State aid
  • Prekindergarten programs
  • School nutrition
  • Educational facilities

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 17, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWays and Means
April 22, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWays and Means
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 01, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
May 01, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to take from table
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to take from table
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
May 16, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the public interest in equal transportation treatment under chapter 120A."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 123B.84 which addresses the policy on transportation aids for public school children.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends language to ensure equality of treatment in transporting public school children."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.84"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A provision allowing nonpublic schools to mutually agree with school boards on transportation plans."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Language regarding district employee transportation of nonpublic students."
      ],
      "summary": "Modifications to transportation provisions under section 123B.86.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of school board's discretion in transportation matters."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.86"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines terms related to transportation aids in section 123B.92.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates definitions related to transportation categories and expenditures for the purpose of state aid."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.92"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Changes to the compensation revenue pupil units calculation under section 126C.05.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates formulas for compensation revenue pupil weights."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.05"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends compensatory education revenue calculations under section 126C.10.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts compensatory revenue formulas and adds fiscal year specific provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Changes to nonpublic aids payment schedule under section 127A.45.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies end year for payments and adjusts future aid schedule."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "127A.45"
  }
]

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