HF3312
Perpich Center for Arts Education high school converted to pupil-based funding for two years; Perpich Center for Arts Education closed on June 30, 2027; and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
AI Generated Summary
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
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Finance |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee