SF1594 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Special education initial aid amount adjustment for Independent School District No.709, Duluth

Related bill: HF1539

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an adjustment to the special education funding for Independent School District No. 709 in Duluth, Minnesota. Starting in fiscal year 2026 and continuing annually, the district's special education initial aid will be increased by $500,000. This adjustment is intended to account for changes that were not included when the 2016 special education funding base was established. The Minnesota Department of Education will be responsible for adding this additional amount to the district's computed special education aid each year. The bill also includes provisions for appropriating the necessary funds.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "An increase in special education initial aid by $500,000 annually for Duluth."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adjusts the special education initial aid for Independent School District No. 709 Duluth based on the provisions in section 125A.76.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "125A.76"
  }
]