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SF2255 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus E-12 Education appropriations

Related bill: HF2433

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This proposed legislation aims to modify and enhance Minnesota's educational finance system from prekindergarten through Grade 12. It includes updates and changes in funding allocations, educational excellence initiatives, and provisions for specific educational needs such as special education and school nutrition.

Main Provisions

  • Funding and Appropriations: The bill sets provisions for the allocation and management of state funding across various educational sectors including general education, special education, and school facilities.
  • Transportation: It ensures equal transportation services for all public school children and provides guidelines for transportation partnerships between public and nonpublic schools.
  • Compensatory Revenue: Adjusts formulas and allocations for compensatory education revenue to schools, which are based on the number of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.
  • Program Modifications: Updates requirements for programs that address American Indian education, school nutrition, libraries, and community education.
  • Forecast Adjustments and Reporting: Establishes requirements for fiscal forecasting and reporting to keep track of resource allocations and spending.

Significant Changes

  • Transportation Policy Update: Ensures that all public school children receive equal transportation treatment and allows school boards to manage transportation plans with nonpublic schools.
  • Compensatory Education Adjustments: Compensation revenue calculations have been updated to ensure equitable distribution based on current data and student needs.
  • Repeals and Amendments: Repeals certain sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to outdated or redundant educational finance policies, and introduces amendments to modernize the education finance structure.

Relevant Terms

education finance, transportation, compensatory education, prekindergarten, special education, school nutrition, American Indian education, fiscal forecasting, statutory amendments, education policy, public and nonpublic schools.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 06, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 06, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toTaxes
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toTaxes
April 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toFinance
April 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toFinance
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
SenateFloorActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionRule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionRule 45-amend, subst. General Orders

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "A new subsection clarifying disbursement rules."
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "This bill modifies pension fund eligibility for volunteer firefighters under section 353G.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts pension payment schedule from annual to quarterly."
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