HF3312

Purpose of the Bill

The bill intends to manage the transition and eventual closure of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a specialized arts high school in Minnesota. It aims to establish a two-year period of pupil-based funding before closing the center on June 30, 2027.

Main Provisions

• Funding Change: For the next two years, the Perpich Center for Arts Education high school will be funded based on pupil enrollment, marking a shift from its current funding structure.
• Closure of the Center: The bill sets a definitive closure date for the Perpich Center for Arts Education on June 30, 2027.
• Financial Appropriations: The bill includes an appropriation of funds to facilitate this transition, although specific amounts are not detailed in the excerpt.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amendments to Minnesota Statutes: The bill proposes changes to several sections of Minnesota Statutes that affect educational management and funding.
• Repeals: It seeks to repeal several subdivisions and sections within the statutes that are related to the operation and governance of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
• Classified and Unclassified Positions: Adjustments are made to the classification of positions within state employment, specifically impacting roles at educational institutions like the Perpich Center.

Relevant Terms

• Perpich Center for Arts Education
• Pupil-based funding
• Minnesota Statutes
• Educational finance
• School closure
• Funding appropriation