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SF2285 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirement removal for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive American Indian education aid

Related bill: HF1962

AI Generated Summary

The bill, S.F. No. 2285, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.81, subdivision 2b, which pertains to American Indian education aid. The key change in the bill is the removal of the requirement that an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) must concur for a school district to receive this aid.

Currently, if a school district or Tribal contract school does not use the full amount of its American Indian education aid in the designated fiscal year, it is allowed to carry forward up to half of the remaining funds to the next fiscal year. However, this is only allowed if:

  1. The district follows the approved plan for using the funds.
  2. The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee is aware of and approves the carry-forward and concurs with the district’s educational programs for American Indian students.
  3. The carried-over funds are used in alignment with Minnesota law regarding American Indian education.
  4. By April 1, the district provides a report to the Minnesota Department of Education explaining why the funds were not spent and how they will be used in the next year.

The proposed amendment removes the requirement that the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee must concur with the school's educational programs for American Indian students for aid eligibility. The other conditions of the carry-over process remain unchanged.

Impact of the Bill:

  • Removes AIPAC’s veto power over a district’s ability to receive and use American Indian education aid.
  • Gives school districts more autonomy in spending unused funds while still requiring them to submit a report to the Department of Education.
  • Could reduce the influence of AIPAC in ensuring districts are properly serving American Indian students.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows the carry forward of up to half of the remaining funds to the following fiscal year without aid reduction."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Removed requirement for the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to concur for a district to receive aid."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the rules for carrying forward unexpended American Indian education aid under section 124D.81.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified reporting requirements and conditions for carrying forward funds to the next fiscal year as approved under subdivision guidelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.81"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Mentioned in the context of overriding the general rule of fund carryover limitations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.28"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced concerning educational offerings for American Indian students.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "124D.78"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in the context of using carried funds in accordance with guidelines.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "124D.74"
  }
]

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