HF830

Purpose

• Provide a one-time appropriation from the general fund to reimburse Independent School District No. 99 Esko for costs to remove and replace an American Indian mascot, in order to comply with Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041).

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: The Department of Education receives funds to reimburse ISD No. 99 Esko for mascot removal and replacement costs.
• Eligible expenses: The reimbursement covers removing and replacing an American Indian mascot on school facilities and equipment, including athletic uniforms, clocks, school signage, tribute markers, chairs, tables, entryway flooring, gymnasium flooring, athletic field artificial turf, and gymnasium wall mats.
• Timing of expenses: Only expenses incurred on or after June 1, 2023 are eligible.
• Compliance link: Reimbursement is for costs to comply with Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041.
• Nature of the appropriation: This is a one-time appropriation from the general fund.
• Duration: The appropriation is available for use until June 30, 2028.

Funding and Administration

• Administered by: Department of Education.
• Source: General fund.
• Availability: One-time funding available through June 30, 2028.

Eligibility and Limitations

• Eligible recipient: Independent School District No. 99 Esko.
• Eligible period: Costs incurred from June 1, 2023 onward.
• Purpose limit: For removal and replacement of an American Indian mascot on facilities and equipment as described.

Notable Changes to Law

• Creates a targeted funding mechanism to reimburse a school district for mascot removal/replacement costs, aligning with state statute 121A.041.
• Does not alter the substantive prohibition or requirements of 121A.041 itself; it provides financial support to achieve compliance.

Relevant Terms - Independent School District No. 99 Esko - American Indian mascot removal and replacement costs - reimbursement - Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041 - Department of Education - general fund - one-time appropriation - expenses incurred on or after June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 - school facilities and equipment - athletic uniforms - signage - tribute markers - gymnasium flooring - athletic field artificial turf - gymnasium wall mats