HF2696 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee, authorized to qualify under the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program as a district eligible for alternative facilities revenue.

Related bill: SF2941

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the eligibility criteria for Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee, allowing it to qualify for the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program. This aims to provide the district with additional financial support for maintaining and improving school facilities.

Main Provisions

  • Eligibility Update: Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee, is newly categorized as a qualifying district for the alternative facilities revenue program.
  • Financial Support Access: This change enables Shakopee to access long-term facilities maintenance revenue, a specific source of funds designated for the upkeep and refurbishment of school infrastructure.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment specifically updates a provision from Minnesota's 1999 legislation, which originally recognized only certain districts for this program. By including Shakopee, the bill broadens the scope of districts eligible for these financial resources starting in the fiscal year 2027.

Relevant Terms

alternative facilities revenue, long-term facilities maintenance, Independent School District No. 720, Shakopee schools, education finance, school facilities maintenance

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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        "Wayzata school district is now eligible for certain facilities revenue programs."
      ],
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      "summary": "The bill authorizes Independent School District No. 284 Wayzata to be eligible for the alternative facilities revenue program under section 123B.59.",
      "modified": [
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    "citation": "123B.59",
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