SF986

Senate File No. 986 is a proposed law in Minnesota aimed at modifying how financial support is handled for charter schools, specifically around the topic of safety and educational programming. The bill suggests that charter schools should be funded in the same manner as traditional school districts concerning general education revenue. Additionally, it introduces a formula for calculating this financial support, including various types of educational funding (like basic skills and pension adjustment revenues) and proposes that charter schools receive a specific allotment of 'safe schools aid'. This aid will be calculated based on the number of students and is dedicated to enhancing safety measures within these schools. Further, if a charter school runs extended programs outside the regular academic calendar, it will receive an increased funding amount to support these activities. The bill also proposes special provisions for charter schools that cater specifically to students needing special education, ensuring they receive additional funds to cover costs not reimbursed by other educational funds.