HF2433

HF2433 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Kindergarten through grade 12 education changes made; prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, American Indian education, teachers, special education, facilities, school nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; and money appropriated.

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

Introduction PDF file

Upcoming committee meetings

Education Finance on: April 08, 2025 13:00

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Education Finance

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"
  }
]