SF81 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Independent School District No. 99, Esko, American Indian Removal and replacement costs appropriation

Related bill: HF830

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 81 proposes allocating funds to Independent School District No. 99 in Esko, Minnesota, to cover the costs associated with removing and replacing their American Indian mascot. This initiative is in compliance with a specific Minnesota law that presumably mandates such changes. The proposed funding amount is $945,000, and it is intended to cover expenses for replacing mascots on various school items and facilities, such as athletic uniforms, clocks, signage, furniture, and gym and field surfaces. The expenses eligible for reimbursement must be incurred after June 1, 2023. The allocation of these funds is a one-time appropriation and will be available until June 30, 2028.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mandates that Independent School District No. 99, Esko, must remove and replace American Indian mascots in compliance with section 121A.041.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "121A.041"
  }
]