HF 1284

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/20/2025 02:49 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to education; allowing school district noncompliance with unfunded
mandates; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 123B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [123B.023] NO MANDATES WITHOUT FUNDING.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin District noncompliance allowed. new text end

new text begin Until the amount of revenue needed
to pay for a mandate identified in state law or rule is appropriated, a school district is not
required to comply with a state mandate that:
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new text begin (1) affects the daily operation of schools;
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new text begin (2) affects the authority of a school board to establish locally developed education
policies;
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new text begin (3) changes a school district's curriculum; or
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new text begin (4) changes a school district's spending priorities.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Exceptions. new text end

new text begin A school district must comply with a mandate if the amount of
revenue needed for compliance is incidental compared to the school district's total budget.
A school district must continue to comply with any law governing financial audit
requirements or directly affecting the life, safety, and health of students.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section applies to state mandates that are in effect after June
30, 2025.
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