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SF1787 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Schools ventilation improvement and geothermal infrastructure financing program establishment and appropriation

Related bill: HF1598

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 1787, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, aims to establish an Air Ventilation Improvement and Geothermal Infrastructure for Schools Financing Program under the Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority.

Key Provisions:

  1. Program Establishment:

    • Provides low-interest financing to school districts for improving air ventilation systems and installing geothermal energy systems.

  2. Priority Goals:

    • Prioritize schools in high-poverty communities, determined by federal Title I funding.
    • Fund an equal number of projects inside and outside the seven-county metropolitan area.
    • Serve as a financial resource to reduce upfront and total project costs.
    • Establish consumer protection standards to ensure financial transparency and accountability.

  3. Eligibility:

    • Open to independent school districts, special school districts, and cooperative units under Minnesota law.

  4. Appropriations:

    • Funding will come from both the general fund and the renewable development account for fiscal year 2026.
    • Any unused funds by June 30, 2027, will be returned to the original accounts.

This bill supports energy efficiency and sustainability in Minnesota schools while improving indoor air quality for students and staff.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnergy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Defines eligible independent and special school districts."
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        "Allows cooperative units to be eligible for financing."
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      "summary": "The bill mentions appropriation from the renewable development account, notwithstanding section 116C.779.",
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