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SF 2255

2nd Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 05/01/2025 09:21am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Current Version - 2nd Engrossment

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2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30
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A bill for an act
 relating to education finance; modifying provisions for prekindergarten through
grade 12 education; providing funding for general education, education excellence,
teachers, American Indian education, special education, facilities, health, safety,
school nutrition, libraries, early childhood education, community education, and
state agencies; making forecast adjustments; requiring reports; transferring money;
appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 120B.117,
subdivision 4; 120B.124, subdivision 4; 120B.241, subdivision 3; 121A.642, by
adding a subdivision; 122A.59, by adding a subdivision; 122A.63, subdivision 9;
122A.635; 122A.70, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 5a, 6, by adding a subdivision; 123A.48,
subdivisions 2, 5; 123A.485, subdivision 2; 123A.73, subdivisions 2, 4, 5, 6, by
adding a subdivision; 123B.445; 123B.595, subdivisions 1, 4, 8, 10; 123B.63,
subdivision 3; 123B.71, subdivision 8; 123B.84; 123B.86, subdivisions 1, 3;
123B.87; 123B.92, subdivision 1; 124D.111, subdivisions 2a, 3, by adding a
subdivision; 124D.1158, by adding a subdivision; 124D.119, subdivision 1;
124D.231; 124D.42, subdivision 9; 124D.65, subdivision 5a; 124D.81, subdivision
2b; 124D.83, subdivision 2; 124D.861, subdivisions 3, 4; 124D.862, subdivisions
1, 8; 124D.901, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, by adding subdivisions; 124D.98; 124D.992,
subdivisions 1, 2; 124D.995, subdivision 6; 124E.20, by adding a subdivision;
125A.76, subdivision 2e; 125B.15; 126C.05, subdivision 3; 126C.10, subdivisions
2, 3, 3c; 126C.17, subdivision 9b; 126C.40, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision;
126C.45; 127A.41, subdivisions 8, 9; 127A.45, subdivisions 11, 13; 127A.47,
subdivision 7; 127A.49, subdivision 3; 136A.1276, subdivision 4; 142D.06,
subdivision 4; 142D.08, subdivision 8; 142D.093; 142D.11, subdivisions 1, 2, 10;
Laws 2023, chapter 18, section 4, subdivisions 2, as amended, 3, as amended;
Laws 2023, chapter 54, section 20, subdivisions 7, as amended, 9, as amended,
17, as amended; Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, sections 33; 36, subdivisions 2,
as amended, 3, as amended, 4, as amended, 5, as amended, 6, as amended, 7, as
amended, 9, as amended, 12; 37; article 2, section 64, subdivisions 2, as amended,
6, as amended, 16, as amended, 20, 21, as amended, 23, as amended, 34; article
3, section 11, subdivision 3, as amended; article 4, section 21, subdivisions 2, as
amended, 5, as amended; article 5, section 64, subdivisions 3, as amended, 14, as
amended; article 7, section 18, subdivisions 2, as amended, 3, as amended, 4, as
amended, 6, as amended, 7, as amended; article 8, section 19, subdivision 6, as
amended; article 9, section 18, subdivisions 4, as amended, 5, 8, as amended;
article 11, section 11, subdivisions 2, as amended, 3, as amended, 10, as amended;
article 12, sections 17, subdivision 2, as amended; 19; Laws 2024, chapter 115,
article 3, sections 7, subdivision 4; 8, subdivision 4; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections
120B.241, subdivisions 2, 4, 6; 123B.40; 123B.41, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6,
7, 8, 12, 14, 15; 123B.42; 123B.43; 123B.44; 123B.45; 123B.46; 123B.47; 123B.48;
123B.595, subdivision 2; 123B.86, subdivision 2; 123B.92, subdivision 9;
124D.992, subdivision 1a; 125B.26.

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

ARTICLE 1

GENERAL EDUCATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.485, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Aid.

(a) Consolidation transition aid is equal to deleted text begin $200deleted text end new text begin $424new text end times the number
of resident pupil units in the newly created district in the year of consolidation and deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin
$212new text end times the number of resident pupil units in the first year following the year of
consolidation. The number of pupil units used to calculate aid in either year shall not exceed
deleted text begin 1,000 for districts consolidating July 1, 1994, anddeleted text end 1,500 deleted text begin for districts consolidating July 1,
1995, and thereafterdeleted text end .

(b) If the total appropriation for consolidation transition aid for any fiscal year, plus any
amount transferred under section 127A.41, subdivision 8, is insufficient to pay all districts
the full amount of aid earned, the department must first pay the districts in the first year
following the year of consolidation the full amount of aid earned and distribute any remaining
funds to the newly created districts in the first year of consolidation.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.73, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Dissolution; referendum revenue.

As of the effective date of the voluntary
or involuntary dissolution of a district and its attachment to one or more existing districts
pursuant to sections 123A.60 or 123A.64 to 123A.72, the authorization for any referendum
revenue previously deleted text begin approved by the voters ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end the dissolved district in that
district pursuant to section 126C.17, deleted text begin subdivision 9deleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end or its predecessor or successor provision,
is canceled. The authorization for any referendum revenue previously deleted text begin approved by the voters
ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end a district to which all or part of the dissolved district is attached shall not
be affected by the attachment and shall apply to the entire area of the district as enlarged
by the attachment.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.73, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Consolidation; maximum authorized referendum revenues.

(a) As of the
effective date of a consolidation pursuant to section 123A.48, if the plan for consolidation
so provides, or if the plan for consolidation makes no provision concerning referendum
revenues, the authorization for all referendum revenues previously deleted text begin approved by the votersdeleted text end
deleted text begin ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end all affected districts for those districts pursuant to section 126C.17,
deleted text begin subdivision 9deleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end or its predecessor provision shall be recalculated as provided in this
subdivision. The referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district shall be
the revenue per adjusted pupil unit that would raise an amount equal to the combined dollar
amount of the referendum revenues authorized by each of the component districts for the
year preceding the consolidation, unless the referendum revenue authorization of the newly
created district is subsequently modified pursuant to section 126C.17, subdivision 9.

(b) The referendum allowance for a consolidated district in the years following
consolidation equals the average of the consolidating districts' existing authorities for those
years, weighted by the districts' adjusted pupil units in the year preceding consolidation.
For purposes of this calculation, the referendum authorities used for individual districts
shall not decrease from year to year until such time as all existing authorities for all the
consolidating districts have fully expired, but shall increase if they were originally approved
with consumer price index-based or other annual increases.

(c) The referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district shall continue
for a period of time equal to the longest period authorized for any component district.new text begin The
referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district may be renewed by the
school board of the newly created district pursuant to section 126C.17, subdivision 9b, for
a term not to exceed the longest period authorized for any component district.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from June 16, 2024, and
applies to school board resolutions adopted on or after that date.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.73, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Alternative method.

(a) As of the effective date of a consolidation pursuant
to section 123A.48, if the plan for consolidation so provides, the authorization for all
referendum revenues previously deleted text begin approved by the voters ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end all affected districts
for those districts pursuant to section 126C.17, deleted text begin subdivision 9deleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end or its predecessor provision
shall be combined as provided in this subdivision. The referendum revenue authorization
for the newly created district may be any allowance per adjusted pupil unit provided in the
plan for consolidation, but may not exceed the allowance per adjusted pupil unit that would
raise an amount equal to the combined dollar amount of the referendum revenues authorized
by each of the component districts for the year preceding the consolidation.

(b) The referendum allowance for a consolidated district in the years following
consolidation equals the average of the consolidating districts' existing authorities for those
years, weighted by the districts' adjusted pupil units in the year preceding consolidation.
For purposes of this calculation, the referendum authorities used for individual districts
shall not decrease from year to year until such time as all existing authorities for all the
consolidating districts have fully expired, but shall increase if they were originally approved
with consumer price index-based or other annual increases.

(c) The referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district shall continue
for a period of time equal to the longest period authorized for any component district. The
referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district may be modified pursuant
to section 126C.17, subdivision 9.new text begin The referendum revenue authorization for the newly
created district may be renewed by the school board of the newly created district pursuant
to section 126C.17, subdivision 9b, for a term not to exceed the longest period authorized
for any component district.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from June 16, 2024, and
applies to school board resolutions adopted on or after that date.
 new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.73, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Discontinued referendum revenue.

If the plan for consolidation provides for
discontinuance of referendum revenue previously deleted text begin approved by voters ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end the
component districts pursuant to section 126C.17, deleted text begin subdivision 9deleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end or its predecessor provision,
the newly created district must not receive referendum revenue unless the voters of the
newly created district authorize referendum revenue pursuant to section 126C.17, subdivision
9.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.445, is amended to read:


123B.445 NONPUBLIC EDUCATION COUNCIL.

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The commissioner shall appoint a 15-member Council on Nonpublic Education. The
15 members shall represent various areas of the state, represent various methods of providing
nonpublic education, and shall be knowledgeable about nonpublic education. The
compensation, removal of members, filling of vacancies, and terms are governed by section
15.0575. The council shall not expire. The council shall advise the commissioner on issues
affecting nonpublic education and nonpublic schools. The council may recognize educational
accrediting agencies, for the sole purpose of sections 120A.22, 120A.24, and 120A.26.

deleted text begin (b) A parent or guardian of a nonpublic school pupil or a nonpublic school may file a
complaint about services provided under sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to
123B.48 with the Nonpublic Education Council. The council may review the complaint and
make a recommendation for resolution to the commissioner.
 deleted text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.84, is amended to read:


123B.84 POLICY.

In districts where the state provides aids for transportation it is in the public interest to
provide equality of treatment in transportingnew text begin publicnew text end school children of the state who are
required to attend elementary and secondary schools pursuant to chapter 120A, so that the
health, welfare and safety of the children, while using the public highways of the state, shall
be protected.

School children attending anynew text begin publicnew text end schools, complying with section 120A.22, are
therefore entitled to the same rights and privileges relating to transportation.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.86, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General provisions.

A district shall provide equal transportation within
the district for allnew text begin publicnew text end school children to anynew text begin publicnew text end school when transportation is deemed
necessary by the school board because of distance or traffic condition in like manner and
form as provided in sections 123B.88 and 123B.92, when applicable.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.86, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Board control.

(a) When transportation is provided, the scheduling of routes,
manner and method of transportation, control and discipline of school children and any
other matter relating thereto shall be within the sole discretion, control and management of
the board.

(b) A school board and a nonpublic school may mutually agree to a written plan for the
board to provide nonpublic pupil transportation to nonpublic school students.

deleted text begin (c) A school board that provides pupil transportation through the school's employees
may transport nonpublic school students according to the plan and retain the nonpublic
pupil transportation aid attributable to that plan. A nonpublic school may make a payment
to the school district to cover additional transportation services agreed to in the written plan
for nonpublic pupil transportation services not required under sections 123B.84 to 123B.87.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end A school board that contracts for pupil transportation services may enter into a
contractual arrangement with a school bus contractor according to the written plan adopted
by the school board deleted text begin and the nonpublic school to transport nonpublic school students and
retain the nonpublic pupil transportation aid attributable to that plan for the purposes of
paying the school bus contractor. A nonpublic school may make a payment to the school
district to cover additional transportation services agreed to in the written plan for nonpublic
pupil transportation services included in the contract that are not required under sections
123B.84 to 123B.87deleted text end .

deleted text begin (e) The school district must report the number of nonpublic school students transported
and the nonpublic pupil transportation expenditures incurred under paragraph (b) in the
form and manner specified by the commissioner.
 deleted text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.87, is amended to read:


123B.87 FUNDS AND AIDS.

Subdivision 1.

State aid.

State aids made available or appropriated shall be for the equal
benefit of allnew text begin publicnew text end school children, and be disbursed in such manner as determined by the
board.

Subd. 2.

Boards may expend money.

The board of any district may expend any moneys
in its treasury, whether received from state or any other source for the purpose of providing
equal transportation treatment of allnew text begin publicnew text end school children attending school.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.92, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

For purposes of this section and section 125A.76, the terms
defined in this subdivision have the meanings given to them.

(a) "Actual expenditure per pupil transported in the regular and excess transportation
categories" means the quotient obtained by dividing:

(1) the sum of:

(i) all expenditures for transportation in the regular category, as defined in paragraph
(b), clause (1), and the excess category, as defined in paragraph (b), clause (2), plus

(ii) an amount equal to one year's depreciation on the district's school bus fleet and
mobile units computed on a straight line basis at the rate of 15 percent per year for districts
operating a program under section 124D.128 for grades 1 to 12 for all students in the district
and 12-1/2 percent per year for other districts of the cost of the fleet, plus

(iii) an amount equal to one year's depreciation on the district's type III vehicles, as
defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71, which must be used a majority of the time for
pupil transportation purposes, computed on a straight line basis at the rate of 20 percent per
year of the cost of the type three school buses by:

(2) the number of pupils eligible for transportation in the regular category, as defined
in paragraph (b), clause (1), and the excess category, as defined in paragraph (b), clause
(2).

(b) "Transportation category" means a category of transportation service provided to
pupils as follows:

(1) "Regular transportation" is:

(i) transportation to and from school during the regular school year for resident elementary
pupils residing one mile or more from the public deleted text begin or nonpublicdeleted text end school they attend, and
resident secondary pupils residing two miles or more from the public deleted text begin or nonpublicdeleted text end school
they attend, excluding desegregation transportation and noon kindergarten transportation;
deleted text begin but with respect to transportation of pupils to and from nonpublic schools, only to the extent
permitted by sections 123B.84 to 123B.87;
deleted text end

(ii) transportation of resident pupils to and from language immersion programs;

(iii) transportation of a pupil who is a custodial parent and that pupil's child between the
pupil's home and the child care provider and between the provider and the school, if the
home and provider are within the attendance area of the school;

(iv) transportation to and from or board and lodging in another district, of resident pupils
of a district without a secondary school;

(v) transportation to and from school during the regular school year required under
subdivision 3 for nonresident elementary pupils when the distance from the attendance area
border to the public school is one mile or more, and for nonresident secondary pupils when
the distance from the attendance area border to the public school is two miles or more,
excluding desegregation transportation and noon kindergarten transportation; and

(vi) transportation of pregnant or parenting pupils to and from a program that was
established on or before January 1, 2018, or that is in operation on or after July 1, 2021,
that provides:

(A) academic instruction;

(B) at least four hours per week of parenting instruction; and

(C) high-quality child care on site during the education day with the capacity to serve
all children of enrolled pupils.

For the purposes of this paragraph, a district may designate a licensed day care facility,
school day care facility, respite care facility, the residence of a relative, or the residence of
a person or other location chosen by the pupil's parent or guardian, or an after-school program
for children operated by a political subdivision of the state, as the home of a pupil for part
or all of the day, if requested by the pupil's parent or guardian, and if that facility, residence,
or program is within the attendance area of the school the pupil attends.

(2) "Excess transportation" is:

(i) transportation to and from school during the regular school year for resident secondary
pupils residing at least one mile but less than two miles from the public deleted text begin or nonpublicdeleted text end school
they attend, and transportation to and from school for resident pupils residing less than one
mile from school who are transported because of full-service school zones, extraordinary
traffic, drug, or crime hazards; and

(ii) transportation to and from school during the regular school year required under
subdivision 3 for nonresident secondary pupils when the distance from the attendance area
border to the school is at least one mile but less than two miles from the public school they
attend, and for nonresident pupils when the distance from the attendance area border to the
school is less than one mile from the school and who are transported because of full-service
school zones, extraordinary traffic, drug, or crime hazards.

(3) "Desegregation transportation" is transportation within and outside of the district
during the regular school year of pupils to and from schools located outside their normal
attendance areas under a plan for desegregation mandated by the commissioner or under
court order.

(4) "Transportation services for pupils with disabilities" is:

(i) transportation of pupils with disabilities who cannot be transported on a regular school
bus between home or a respite care facility and school;

(ii) necessary transportation of pupils with disabilities from home or from school to
other buildings, including centers such as developmental achievement centers, hospitals,
and treatment centers where special instruction or services required by sections 125A.03 to
125A.24, 125A.26 to 125A.48, and 125A.65 are provided, within or outside the district
where services are provided;

(iii) necessary transportation for resident pupils with disabilities required by sections
125A.12, and 125A.26 to 125A.48;

(iv) board and lodging for pupils with disabilities in a district maintaining special classes;

(v) transportation from one educational facility to another within the district for resident
pupils enrolled on a shared-time basis in educational programs, and necessary transportation
required by sections 125A.18, and 125A.26 to 125A.48, for resident pupils with disabilities
who are provided special instruction and services on a shared-time basis or if resident pupils
are not transported, the costs of necessary travel between public and private schools or
neutral instructional sites by essential personnel employed by the district's program for
children with a disability;

(vi) transportation for resident pupils with disabilities to and from board and lodging
facilities when the pupil is boarded and lodged for educational purposes;

(vii) transportation of pupils for a curricular field trip activity on a school bus equipped
with a power lift when the power lift is required by a student's disability or section 504 plan;
and

(viii) services described in items (i) to (vii), when provided for pupils with disabilities
in conjunction with a summer instructional program that relates to the pupil's individualized
education program or in conjunction with a learning year program established under section
124D.128.

For purposes of computing special education initial aid under section 125A.76, the cost
of providing transportation for children with disabilities includes (A) the additional cost of
transporting a student in a shelter care facility as defined in section 260C.007, subdivision
30, a student placed in a family foster home as defined in section 260C.007, subdivision
16b, a homeless student in another district to the school of origin, or a formerly homeless
student from a permanent home in another district to the school of origin but only through
the end of the academic year; and (B) depreciation on district-owned school buses purchased
after July 1, 2005, and used primarily for transportation of pupils with disabilities, calculated
according to paragraph (a), items (ii) and (iii). Depreciation costs included in the disabled
transportation category must be excluded in calculating the actual expenditure per pupil
transported in the regular and excess transportation categories according to paragraph (a).
For purposes of subitem (A), a school district may transport a child who does not have a
school of origin to the same school attended by that child's sibling, if the siblings are homeless
or in a shelter care facility.

deleted text begin (5) "Nonpublic nonregular transportation" is:
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) transportation from one educational facility to another within the district for resident
pupils enrolled on a shared-time basis in educational programs, excluding transportation
for nonpublic pupils with disabilities under clause (4);
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) transportation within district boundaries between a nonpublic school and a public
school or a neutral site for nonpublic school pupils who are provided pupil support services
pursuant to section 123B.44; and
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) late transportation home from school or between schools within a district for
nonpublic school pupils involved in after-school activities.
 deleted text end

(c) "Mobile unit" means a vehicle or trailer designed to provide facilities for educational
programs and services, including diagnostic testing, guidance and counseling services, and
health services. deleted text begin A mobile unit located off nonpublic school premises is a neutral site as
deleted text end deleted text begin defined in section deleted text end deleted text begin 123B.41, subdivision 13deleted text end deleted text begin .
deleted text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.65, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:


Subd. 5a.

English learner cross subsidy aid.

(a) For fiscal year 2027 deleted text begin and laterdeleted text end , a district's
English learner cross subsidy aid equals 25 percent of the district's English learner cross
subsidy calculated under paragraph (b).new text begin For fiscal year 2028 and later, a district's English
learner cross subsidy aid equals 31.367 percent of the district's English learner cross subsidy
calculated under paragraph (b).
new text end

(b) A district's English learner cross subsidy equals the greater of zero or the difference
between the district's expenditures for qualifying English learner services for the second
previous year and the district's English learner revenue under subdivision 5 for the second
previous year. For the purposes of this subdivision, "qualifying English learner services"
means the services necessary to implement the language instruction educational program
for students identified as English learners under sections 124D.58 to 124D.65. Only
expenditures that both address the English language development standards in Minnesota
Rules, parts 3501.1200 and 3501.1210, which may include home language instruction, and
are supplemental to the cost of core content instruction may be included as expenditures
for qualifying English learner services. Expenditures do not include costs related to
construction, indirect costs, core content instruction, or core administrative personnel.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.995, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Expiration.

This section expires on June 30, deleted text begin 2027deleted text end new text begin 2028new text end , and any balance
remaining in the account is canceled to the general fund.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124E.20, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Additional general education revenue. new text end

new text begin A charter school is eligible for
additional general education revenue under this subdivision. The additional general education
revenue for a charter school equals $132 times the adjusted pupil units.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.05, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Compensation revenue pupil units.

Compensation revenue pupil units must
be computed according to this subdivision.

(a) The compensation revenue concentration percentage for each building in a district
equals the product of 100 times the ratio of:

(1) the sum of the number of pupils enrolled in the building eligible to receive free meals
plus one-half of the pupils eligible to receive reduced-priced meals on October 1 of the
previous fiscal year; to

(2) the number of pupils enrolled in the building on October 1 of the previous fiscal
year.

(b) The compensation revenue pupil weighting factor for a building equals the lesser of
one or the quotient obtained by dividing the building's compensation revenue concentration
percentage by 80.0.

(c) The compensation revenue pupil units for a building equals the product of:

(1) the sum of the number of pupils enrolled in the building eligible to receive free meals
and one-half of the pupils eligible to receive reduced-priced meals on October 1 of the
previous fiscal year; times

(2) the compensation revenue pupil weighting factor for the building; times

(3) .60.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (c), for voluntary prekindergarten programs under
section 142D.08, charter schools, and contracted alternative programs in the first year of
operation, compensation revenue pupil units shall be computed using data for the current
fiscal year. If the voluntary prekindergarten program, charter school, or contracted alternative
program begins operation after October 1, compensatory revenue pupil units shall be
computed based on pupils enrolled on an alternate date determined by the commissioner,
and the compensation revenue pupil units shall be prorated based on the ratio of the number
of days of student instruction to 170 days.

(e) The percentages in this subdivision must be based on the count of individual pupils
and not on a building average or minimum.

(f) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (e), for revenue in fiscal year 2025 only, the
compensation revenue pupil units for each building in a district equals the greater of the
building's actual compensation revenue pupil units computed according to paragraphs (a)
to (e) for revenue in fiscal year 2025, or the building's actual compensation revenue pupil
units computed according to paragraphs (a) to (e) for revenue in fiscal year 2024.

new text begin (g) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (e), for revenue in fiscal year 2026 only, the
compensation revenue pupil units for each building in a district equals the greater of:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the building's actual compensation revenue pupil units computed according to
paragraphs (a) to (e) for revenue in fiscal year 2026; or
 new text end

new text begin (2) the product of:
 new text end

new text begin (i) the building's actual compensation revenue pupil units computed according to
paragraphs (a) to (e) for revenue in fiscal year 2024; and
 new text end

new text begin (ii) the lesser of one or the ratio of the number of pupils enrolled in the building on
October 1, 2024, to the number of pupils enrolled in the building on October 1, 2022.
 new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Basic revenue.

(a) The basic revenue for each district equals the formula
allowance times the adjusted pupil units for the school year. deleted text begin The formula allowance for
fiscal year 2023 is $6,863. The formula allowance for fiscal year 2024 is $7,138.deleted text end The formula
allowance for fiscal year 2025 is $7,281.new text begin The formula allowance for fiscal year 2026 is
$7,481. The formula allowance for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 is $7,705.
new text end

(b) The formula allowance for fiscal year deleted text begin 2026deleted text end new text begin 2030new text end and later must be rounded to the
nearest whole dollar and equals the formula allowance for the previous fiscal year times
the greater of:

(1) 1.02; or

(2) one plus the rate of change in inflation calculated in paragraph (c) but not to exceed
1.03.

(c) In January of the calendar year in which the formula allowance begins, the
commissioner of education must calculate the rate of change in inflation equal to the change
in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the Department of Labor for the average of the fourth calendar quarter of the
second prior fiscal year compared to the average of the fourth calendar quarter of the
immediately prior fiscal year.

(d) The commissioner must publish the formula allowance by the end of February of
each year.

(e) It is the policy and purpose of the legislature to fund its public schools consistent
with its constitutional obligations. To this purpose, the legislature may enact additional
increases in the general education basic formula allowance.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Compensatory education revenue.

(a) A district's compensatory revenue
equals the sum of its compensatory revenue for each building in the district and the amounts
designated under Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 70, subdivision
8, for fiscal year 2017. Revenue shall be paid to the district and must be allocated according
to section 126C.15, subdivision 2.

(b) For fiscal years 2024 deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end 2025,new text begin and 2026,new text end the compensatory education revenue for
each building in the district equals the formula allowance minus $839 times the compensation
revenue pupil units computed according to section 126C.05, subdivision 3.

(c) For fiscal year deleted text begin 2026deleted text end new text begin 2027new text end and later, the compensatory education revenue for each
building in the district equals its compensatory pupils multiplied by the building
compensatory allowance.

(d) When the district contracting with an alternative program under section 124D.69
changes prior to the start of a school year, the compensatory revenue generated by pupils
attending the program shall be paid to the district contracting with the alternative program
for the current school year, and shall not be paid to the district contracting with the alternative
program for the prior school year.

(e) When the fiscal agent district for an area learning center changes prior to the start of
a school year, the compensatory revenue shall be paid to the fiscal agent district for the
current school year, and shall not be paid to the fiscal agent district for the prior school year.

(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), for fiscal year 2026, if the sum of the amounts
calculated under paragraph (c) is less than $838,947,000, the commissioner must
proportionately increase the revenue to each building until the total statewide revenue
calculated for each building equals $838,947,000.

(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), for fiscal year 2027 and later, if the sum of the
amounts calculated under paragraph (c) is less than $857,152,000, the commissioner must
proportionately increase the revenue to each building until the total statewide revenue
calculated for each building equals $857,152,000.

new text begin (h) For revenue in fiscal year 2027 only, for a school district only, the commissioner
must increase the compensatory revenue for the district by the greater of zero or the difference
between:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the product of (i) the sum of the amounts calculated under paragraph (b) for the
district for fiscal year 2026, and (ii) the lesser of one or the ratio of the average daily
membership of the district for fiscal year 2025 to the average daily membership of the
district for fiscal year 2024; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) the sum of the amounts calculated under paragraph (c) for the district for fiscal year
2027.
 new text end

new text begin (i) Notwithstanding section 126C.15, subdivision 2, for fiscal year 2027 only, a district
may allocate the amount of increased revenue under paragraph (h) to school sites according
to a plan adopted by the school board, consistent with the purposes listed in section 126C.15,
subdivision 1.
 new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.10, subdivision 3c, is amended to read:


Subd. 3c.

Statewide compensatory allowance.

For fiscal year deleted text begin 2026deleted text end new text begin 2027new text end , the statewide
compensatory allowance is deleted text begin $6,734deleted text end new text begin $6,936new text end . For fiscal year deleted text begin 2027deleted text end new text begin 2028new text end and later, the statewide
compensatory allowance equals the statewide compensatory allowance in effect for the
prior fiscal year times the ratio of the formula allowance under section 126C.10, subdivision
2, for the current fiscal year to the formula allowance under section 126C.10, subdivision
2, for the prior fiscal year, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.17, subdivision 9b, is amended to read:


Subd. 9b.

Renewal by school board.

(a) Notwithstanding the election requirements of
subdivision 9, a school board may renew an expiring referendumnew text begin , including an expiring
referendum that was approved or adopted under section 123A.73, subdivision 4 or 5,new text end by
board action if:

(1) the per pupil amount of the referendum is the same as the amount expiring, or for
an expiring referendum that was adjusted annually by the rate of inflation, the same as the
per pupil amount of the expiring referendum, adjusted annually for inflation in the same
manner as if the expiring referendum had continued;

(2) the term of the renewed referendum is no longer than the initial term approved by
the votersnew text begin , except as provided under section 123A.75, subdivision 4 or 5new text end ;

(3) the school board, having taken a recorded vote, has adopted a written resolution
authorizing the renewal after holding a meeting and allowing public testimony on the
proposed renewal; and

(4) the expiring referendum has not been previously renewed under this subdivision.

(b) The resolution must be adopted by the school board deleted text begin bydeleted text end new text begin on or after July 1 of the
second fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the referendum expires, but no later thannew text end
June 15 of deleted text begin any calendar year anddeleted text end new text begin the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the
referendum expires. The resolutionnew text end becomes effective 60 days after its adoption.

(c) A referendum expires in the last fiscal year in which the referendum generates revenue
for the school district. deleted text begin A school board may renew an expiring referendum under this
subdivision not more than two fiscal years before the referendum expires.
deleted text end

(d) A district renewing an expiring referendum under this subdivision must submit a
copy of the adopted resolution to the commissioner and to the county auditor no later than
deleted text begin September 1deleted text end new text begin August 15new text end of the deleted text begin calendar year in which the written resolution is adopteddeleted text end new text begin fiscal
year in which the referendum expiresnew text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from June 16, 2024, and
applies to school board resolutions adopted on or after that date.
 new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.47, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Alternative attendance programs.

(a) The general education aid and special
education aid for districts must be adjusted for each pupil attending a nonresident district
under sections 123A.05 to 123A.08, 124D.03, 124D.08, and 124D.68. The adjustments
must be made according to this subdivision.

(b) For purposes of this subdivision, the "unreimbursed cost of providing special
education and services" means the difference between: (1) the actual cost of providing
special instruction and services, including special transportation and unreimbursed building
lease and debt service costs for facilities used primarily for special education, for a pupil
with a disability, as defined in section 125A.02, or a pupil, as defined in section 125A.51,
who is enrolled in a program listed in this subdivision, minus (2) if the pupil receives special
instruction and services outside the regular classroom for more than 60 percent of the school
day, the amount of general education revenue, excluding local optional revenue, plus local
optional aid and referendum equalization aid as defined in section 125A.11, subdivision 1,
paragraph (d), attributable to that pupil for the portion of time the pupil receives special
instruction and services outside of the regular classroom, excluding portions attributable to
district and school administration, district support services, operations and maintenance,
capital expenditures, and pupil transportation, minus (3) special education aid under section
125A.76, excluding cross subsidy reduction aid under section 125A.76, subdivision 2e,
attributable to that pupil, that is received by the district providing special instruction and
services. For purposes of this paragraph, general education revenue and referendum
equalization aid attributable to a pupil must be calculated using the serving district's average
general education revenue and referendum equalization aid per adjusted pupil unit.

(c) For fiscal year 2020, special education aid paid to a resident district must be reduced
by an amount equal to 85 percent of the unreimbursed cost of providing special education
and services. For fiscal year 2021 and later, special education aid paid to a resident district
must be reduced by an amount equal to 80 percent of the unreimbursed cost of providing
special education and services.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), special education aid paid to a resident district must
be reduced by an amount equal to 100 percent of the unreimbursed cost of special education
and services provided to students at an intermediate district, cooperative, or charter school
where the percent of students eligible for special education services is at least 70 percent
of the charter school's total enrollment.

(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), special education aid paid to a resident district must
be reduced under paragraph (d) for students at a charter school receiving special education
aid under section 124E.21, subdivision 3, calculated as if the charter school received special
education aid under section 124E.21, subdivision 1.

(f) Special education aid paid to the district or cooperative providing special instruction
and services for the pupil, or to the fiscal agent district for a cooperative, must be increased
by the amount of the reduction in the aid paid to the resident district under paragraphs (c)
and (d). If the resident district's special education aid is insufficient to make the full
adjustment under paragraphs (c), (d), and (e), the remaining adjustment shall be made to
other state aids due to the district.

(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), general education aid paid to the resident district of
a nonspecial education student for whom an eligible special education charter school receives
general education aid under section 124E.20, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), must be reduced
by an amount equal to the difference between the general education aid attributable to the
student under section 124E.20, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), and the general education aid
that the student would have generated for the charter school under section 124E.20,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a). For purposes of this paragraph, "nonspecial education student"
means a student who does not meet the definition of pupil with a disability as defined in
section 125A.02 or the definition of a pupil in section 125A.51.

(h) An area learning center operated by a service cooperative, intermediate district,
education district, or a joint powers cooperative may elect through the action of the
constituent boards to charge the resident district tuition for pupils rather than to have the
general education revenue paid to a fiscal agent school district. Except as provided in
paragraph (f), the district of residence must pay tuition equal to deleted text begin at least 90 and no more thandeleted text end
100 percent of the district average general education revenue per pupil unit minus an amount
equal to the product of the formula allowance according to section 126C.10, subdivision 2,
times .0466, calculated without compensatory revenue, local optional revenue, and
transportation sparsity revenue, times the number of pupil units for pupils attending the area
learning center.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 21.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 33, is amended to read:


Sec. 33. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REPORT.

By January 15 of each year, the Department of Education, in consultation with the
Department of Employment and Economic Development, must report to the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over education the balances in unemployment insurance aid
accounts and information about the annual changes in reimbursable costs for school workers
receiving unemployment insurance benefits. To the extent possible, the report must break
out the costs by district and major job classesnew text begin including separately identifying special
education paraprofessionals from other paraprofessionalsnew text end . The report must be filed according
to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for reports filed after July 1, 2025.
 new text end

Sec. 22.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 12, is amended to read:


Subd. 12.

Career and technical program expansion; aeronautics pilot program.

(a)
For Independent School District No. 482, Little Falls, for an aeronautics and commercial
over-the-road technical program:

$
 450,000
 .....
 2024

(b) The funds must be used to help support the district's aeronautics and commercial
over-the-road technical pilot program. The funds may be used for equipment, staffing costs,
travel costs, and contracted services.

(c) By February 1, 2027, the district must report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade
12 education on the activities funded by this appropriation. The report must include but is
not limited to information about program participation and demographic information about
the students served in the program, a description of the type of activities offered by each
program during the year, partnerships with higher education and private providers of
aeronautic and commercial over-the-road services, and recommendations for state actions
that could improve aeronautics and commercial over-the-road programming for all school
districts.new text begin The report must also describe how the district's early expenditures for the program
were successful in providing the aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program
in a more timely manner to the district's participating students.
new text end

new text begin (d) The school district's program expenditures for this program occurring after May 24,
2023, and prior to the Department of Education officially awarding this grant to the school
district, qualify as eligible program expenditures and are reimbursable from the grant amount
in paragraph (a).
 new text end

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. This is a onetime appropriation.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from May 24, 2023.
 new text end

Sec. 23.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 37, the effective date, is amended to
read:


EFFECTIVE DATE.

Paragraph (a) is effective for revenue for fiscal year deleted text begin 2026deleted text end new text begin 2027new text end .
Paragraph (b) is effective May 28, 2023. Paragraph (c) is effective the day following final
enactment.

Sec. 24. new text begin COMPENSATORY REVENUE TASK FORCE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Task force established. new text end

new text begin A task force is established to analyze the general
education compensatory revenue formula, including the purpose of the program, the revenue
levels of the program, the distribution formula for the revenue, and the uses of compensatory
revenue.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of education must appoint the following
members to the task force by August 1, 2025:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner of education or the commissioner's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner of revenue or the commissioner's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (3) the executive director of the Minnesota School Boards Association or the executive
director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (4) the executive director of Education Minnesota or the executive director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (5) the executive director of the Minnesota Rural Education Association or the executive
director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (6) the executive director of the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership or the executive
director's designee, and one parent of a child eligible for free or reduced-price meals under
the federal meal standards, appointed by the executive director;
 new text end

new text begin (7) the executive director of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts or the
executive director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (8) a representative of a school district of a city of the first class appointed by the
executive director of the Association of Metropolitan School Districts;
 new text end

new text begin (9) the executive director of the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs or the
executive director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (10) the executive director of Schools Advocating for Fair Funding or the executive
director's designee;
 new text end

new text begin (11) the executive director of EdAllies or the executive director's designee, and one
parent of a child eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal meal standards,
appointed by the executive director;
 new text end

new text begin (12) the executive director of the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
or the executive director's designee; and
 new text end

new text begin (13) the executive director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools or the
executive director's designee.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The task force must:
 new text end

new text begin (1) evaluate which students currently generate compensatory revenue, examine whether
this student count aligns with students who are under-prepared to learn or otherwise not
meeting academic standards, and determine the best student population to target with
compensatory revenue;
 new text end

new text begin (2) examine and determine the best proxy and demographic variables to identify students,
sites, and districts in need of assistance to help students better meet academic standards and
prepare to learn;
 new text end

new text begin (3) examine potential input data elements for determining compensatory revenue,
including income tax data, census information, and federal school meals eligibility, whether
identified through direct certification of income from public assistance program participation
or through the application of educational benefits;
 new text end

new text begin (4) determine whether compensatory revenue should be generated at the school district
or school site level;
 new text end

new text begin (5) evaluate whether the compensatory revenue formula should contain a concentration
formula;
 new text end

new text begin (6) examine the interrelationships between the compensatory revenue program and
extended time revenue program, including summer school, and propose methods to better
integrate compensatory revenue and extended time revenue; and
 new text end

new text begin (7) evaluate the best uses of compensatory revenue.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Compensation. new text end

new text begin Members of the task force are not eligible for per diem
compensation or reimbursement of expenses.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Meetings and administrative support. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of education or
the commissioner's designee must convene the first meeting of the task force no later than
August 15, 2025. The task force must establish a schedule for meetings and meet as necessary
to accomplish the duties under this section. Meetings are subject to Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 13D. The task force may meet by telephone or interactive technology consistent
with Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.015.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The Department of Education must provide administrative support to assist the task
force in its work, including providing information, data, and technical support, and the
department must assist in the creation of the task force reports.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin The task force must issue a preliminary report to the legislature by
February 15, 2026, and a final report to the legislature by February 15, 2027. The reports
must be prepared and filed consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section
3.195.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires February 15, 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 25. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin General education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For general education aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 126C.13, subdivision 4:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 8,474,329,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 8,790,902,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $783,251,000 for 2025 and $7,691,078,000 for
2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $803,213,000 for 2026 and $7,987,689,000 for
2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Enrollment options transportation. new text end

new text begin For transportation of pupils attending
postsecondary institutions under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, or for transportation
of pupils attending nonresident districts under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.03:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 25,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 27,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Abatement aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For abatement aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
127A.49:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,929,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,340,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $140,000 for 2025 and $1,789,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $198,000 for 2026 and $2,142,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Consolidation transition aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For districts consolidating under Minnesota
Statutes, section 123A.485:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 572,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 350,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $0 for 2025 and $572,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $64,000 for 2026 and $286,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Nonpublic pupil education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For nonpublic pupil education aid under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 123B.40 to 123B.43 and 123B.87:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,355,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 0
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $2,355,000 for 2025 and $0 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Nonpublic pupil transportation. new text end

new text begin (a) For nonpublic pupil transportation aid
under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.92, subdivision 9:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,609,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 0
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $2,609,000 for 2025 and $0 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin One-room schoolhouse. new text end

new text begin (a) For aid to Independent School District No. 690,
Warroad, to operate the Angle Inlet School:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 65,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 65,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This aid is 100 percent payable in the current year.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Career and technical aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For career and technical aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.4531, subdivision 1b:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 451,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 350,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $85,000 for 2025 and $366,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $40,000 for 2026 and $310,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Pregnant and parenting pupil transportation reimbursement. new text end

new text begin (a) To
reimburse districts for transporting pregnant or parenting pupils under Minnesota Statutes,
section 123B.92, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (1), item (vi):
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 55,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 55,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) To receive reimbursement, districts must apply in the form and manner prescribed
by the commissioner. If the appropriation is insufficient, the commissioner must prorate
the amount paid to districts seeking reimbursement.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Career and technical education consortium. new text end

new text begin (a) To the Minnesota Service
Cooperatives for career and technical education consortium grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.4536:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) If the appropriation in fiscal year 2026 is insufficient, the appropriation in fiscal year
2027 is available.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Emergency medical training. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to offer high school students
courses in emergency medical services:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) A school district, charter school, Tribal contract school, or cooperative unit under
Minnesota Statutes, section 123A.24, subdivision 2, may apply for a grant under this section
to offer enrolled students emergency medical services courses approved by the Minnesota
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board to prepare students to take the emergency
medical technician certification test, including an emergency medical services course that
is a prerequisite to an emergency medical technician course.
 new text end

new text begin (c) A grant recipient may use grant funds to partner with a district, charter school,
cooperative unit, postsecondary institution, political subdivision, or entity with expertise in
emergency medical services, including health systems, hospitals, ambulance services, and
health care providers to offer an emergency medical services course.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Eligible uses of grant funds include teacher salaries, transportation, equipment costs,
emergency medical technician certification test fees, and student background checks.
 new text end

new text begin (e) To the extent practicable, the commissioner must award at least half of the grant
funds to applicants outside of the seven-county metropolitan area, and at least 30 percent
of the grant funds to applicants with high concentrations of students of color.
 new text end

new text begin (f) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (g) Up to $50,000 of the appropriation in each year is available for grant administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Area learning center transportation aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For area learning center
transportation aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.92, subdivision 11:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (c) This aid is 100 percent payable in the current year.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Unemployment aid for hourly workers over the summer term. new text end

new text begin (a) For
unemployment aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.995:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 30,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 70,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is subject to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.995.
 new text end

new text begin (c) This is a onetime appropriation.
 new text end

Sec. 26. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes must substitute the term "district, charter school, or Tribal school"
for "district," "school district," "district or charter school," or "school district or charter
school"; the term "district, charter school, and Tribal school" for "district and charter school"
or "school district and charter school"; and similar singular or plural phrases wherever the
terms appear in Minnesota Statutes for any statutorily named competitive grant program in
Minnesota Statutes, chapters 120A to 129C, or a competitive grant program in Laws 2023,
chapter 55, or Laws 2024, chapter 115, whose eligible grantees include school districts and
charter schools, to name Tribal contract schools as eligible grantees. The revisor may also
make any grammatical changes needed related to the change in terms.
 new text end

Sec. 27. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 123B.40; 123B.41, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7,
8, 12, 14, and 15; 123B.42; 123B.43; 123B.44; 123B.45; 123B.46; 123B.47; 123B.48;
123B.86, subdivision 2; and 123B.92, subdivision 9, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

ARTICLE 2

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.124, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Volunteer and paraprofessional training.

(a) The department deleted text begin and CAREIdeleted text end
must develop and provide training on evidence-based literacy interventions for the following
unlicensed persons that regularly provide deleted text begin Tier 2deleted text end interventions to students in Minnesota
districts:

(1) paraprofessionals and other unlicensed school staff; and

(2) volunteers, contractors, and other persons not employed by Minnesota districts.

(b) The regional literacy networks must deleted text begin develop anddeleted text end provide training on evidence-based
literacy interventions consistent with paragraph (a).

(c) deleted text begin CAREIdeleted text end new text begin The departmentnew text end and the regional literacy networks must collaborate to ensure
that training provided by deleted text begin CAREI anddeleted text end the regional literacy networks is consistent across
providers. The trainings must not exceed eight hours. The trainings must be based on
approved training developed for teachers, and must include a train the trainer component
to enable literacy leads to provide the training to paraprofessionals and volunteers. deleted text begin CAREIdeleted text end new text begin
The departmentnew text end and the regional literacy networks must provide the trainings at no cost to
paraprofessionals and other unlicensed school staff who regularly provide deleted text begin Tier 2deleted text end interventions
to students in Minnesota districts.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.241, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Computer science working group.

(a) The Department of Education shall
establish a computer science education working group to develop a state strategic plan for
long-term and sustained growth of computer science education in all kindergarten through
grade 12 school districts and charter schools. The commissioner of education must appoint
members of the working group by October 1, 2023.

(b) Demographics of the working group must be inclusive and represent the diversity
of the state, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity, and diversity
related to gender and sexual orientation.

(c) Meetings of the advisory committee are subject to the Open Meeting Law under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.

(d) The computer science education advisory committee shall consist of the following
members:

(1) the commissioner of education or the commissioner's designee;

(2) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee;

(3) one representative of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board;

(4) one representative of the Computer Science Teachers Association of Minnesota;

(5) one representative from the business community employing computer scientists or
technologists;

(6) one representative from the Minnesota Technology Association;

(7) one representative from a nonprofit organization working with students and teachers
in computer science;

(8) one representative from the Minnesota Association of School Administrators;

(9) one representative from Education Minnesota;

(10) one representative from the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education;

(11) one representative from CSforAll Minnesota;

(12) one licensed library media specialist;

(13) one representative from the Minnesota School Boards Association;

(14) one representative from SciMathMN;

(15) one representative from the Tribal Nations Education Committee;

(16) one high school student enrolled in a school with fewer than 1,000 students and
one high school student enrolled in a school with more than 1,000 students; and

(17) four computer science teachers that teach at schools of different sizes, including at
least one teacher of students in kindergarten to grade 5, one teacher of students in grades 6
to 8, and one teacher of students in grades 9 to 12, and one career and technical education
teacher.

(e) The computer science education working group shall develop a state strategic plan
for a statewide computer science education program that includes but is not limited to:

(1) a statement of purpose that describes the objectives or goals the Department of
Education will accomplish by implementing a computer science education program, the
strategies by which those goals will be achieved, and a timeline for achieving those goals;

(2) a summary of the current state landscape for kindergarten through grade 12 computer
science education, including diversity of students taking these courses;

(3) the creation or expansion of flexible options to license computer science teachers,
which may include approval codes, technical permits, ancillary licenses, and standard
licenses;

(4) a description of how the state will support the expansion of computer science
education opportunities in every public school and public charter school in the state within
five years, with a focus on ensuring equitable access;

(5) identifying high-quality computer science professional learning providers for teachers;

(6) an ongoing evaluation process that is overseen by the Department of Education;

(7) proposed rules that incorporate the principles of the state strategic plan into the state's
public education system as a whole;

(8) recommendations for long-term expansion and sustainability of computer science
education, including:

(i) implementation of a requirement that every kindergarten through grade 12 public
school and public charter school employs at least one certified or endorsed computer science
teacher, which may be met through multiple approved processes for certification and
endorsement, including but not limited to endorsing a certified teacher as determined by
the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board endorsed in another subject area;

(ii) expansion of a high school credit equivalency for computer science;

(iii) the development of standalone kindergarten through grade 12 standards for computer
science; and

(iv) training preservice teachers in computer science education; and

(9) a description of existing gaps in computer science education access, participation,
and success by geography and subgroup of students and a description of how to equitably
address these gaps.

(f) By February 29, 2024, the Department of Education shall publish the proposed state
strategic plan for public feedback.

(g) By March 22, 2024, the Department of Education shall present the adopted state
strategic plan described in paragraph (e) to the chairs of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over education.

deleted text begin (h) The commissioner of education, or the commissioner of education's designee, may
approve updates and changes to the state strategic plan described in paragraph (e) as necessary
for the successful implementation of kindergarten through grade 12 computer science
education.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) The Department of Education shall update the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over education on all changes to the strategic plan described in paragraph (e) approved by
the commissioner of education's designee since the last presentation to each respective
entity.
 deleted text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.642, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Qualifications. new text end

new text begin (a) Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, a paraprofessional
meets the federal personnel qualifications required in Code of Federal Regulations, title 34,
sections 200.58 and 300.156, if the paraprofessional:
 new text end

new text begin (1) has at least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher
education, or an associate's degree or higher;
 new text end

new text begin (2) has received a score of 440 or higher on the ParaPro assessment, or a passing score
on a different assessment approved by the Department of Education; or
 new text end

new text begin (3) demonstrates the following competencies, regardless of the number of hours of
training the paraprofessional has received:
 new text end

new text begin (i) understanding the distinctions between roles and responsibilities of professionals,
paraprofessionals, and support personnel;
 new text end

new text begin (ii) understanding the purposes and goals of education and instruction for all students;
 new text end

new text begin (iii) knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and local district policies and
procedures to ensure paraprofessionals work within these parameters;
 new text end

new text begin (iv) awareness of the challenges and expectations of various learning environments;
 new text end

new text begin (v) the ability to establish and maintain rapport with students;
 new text end

new text begin (vi) the ability to follow oral and written direction of licensed teachers, seeking
clarification as needed;
 new text end

new text begin (vii) the ability to assist and reinforce elements that support a safe, healthy, and effective
teaching and learning environment;
 new text end

new text begin (viii) understanding strategies for assisting with the inclusion of students in various
settings;
 new text end

new text begin (ix) the ability to use strategies that promote the student's independence;
 new text end

new text begin (x) understanding applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and procedural safeguards
regarding the management of student behaviors;
 new text end

new text begin (xi) awareness of the primary factors that influence student behavior;
 new text end

new text begin (xii) the ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive
behavior;
 new text end

new text begin (xiii) the ability to use ethical practices for confidential communication about students;
 new text end

new text begin (xiv) the ability to follow teacher instructions while conferring and collaborating with
teachers about student schedules, instructional goals, and performance;
 new text end

new text begin (xv) demonstrating a commitment to assisting students in reaching the students' highest
potential, including the modeling of positive behavior;
 new text end

new text begin (xvi) showing respect for the diversity of students;
 new text end

new text begin (xvii) showing a willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and
self-evaluation and to apply constructive feedback;
 new text end

new text begin (xviii) supporting and reinforcing the instruction of students in mathematics following
written and oral lesson plans developed by licensed teachers;
 new text end

new text begin (xix) supporting and reinforcing the instruction of students in reading following written
and oral lesson plans developed by licensed teachers. Professional development required
under the Read Act in section 120B.123 exceeds this requirement; and
 new text end

new text begin (xx) supporting and reinforcing the instruction of students in writing following written
and oral lesson plans developed by licensed teachers.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Upon request from a paraprofessional employed by a school district, charter school,
or cooperative unit providing direct instructional services, the school must provide
administrative assistance to the paraprofessional when completing the competencies required
under this subdivision.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.231, is amended to read:


124D.231 FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given them.

(a) "Community organization" means a new text begin community center, university, new text end nonprofit
organization deleted text begin that hasdeleted text end new text begin , or other community-based organization focused on providing service
to a specific geographic area. The partnering organization must havenew text end been in existence for
three years or more and deleted text begin servesdeleted text end new text begin servenew text end persons within the community surrounding the covered
school site on education and other issues.

(b) "Community school consortium" means deleted text begin a group of schools and community
organizationsdeleted text end new text begin a partnership between at least one school and at least one community
organizationnew text end that propose to work together to plan and implement community school
programming.

(c) "Community school programming" means services, activities, and opportunities
described under subdivision deleted text begin 2, paragraph (f)deleted text end new text begin 2cnew text end .

(d) "Community-wide full-service community school leadership team" means a
district-level team that is responsible for guiding the vision, policy, resource alignment,
implementation, oversight, and goal setting for community school programs within the
district. This team deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end include representatives from the district, including teachers,
school leaders, students, and family members from the eligible schools; community members;
system-level partners that include representatives from government agencies, relevant
unions, and nonprofit and other community-based partners; and, if applicable, the full-service
community school initiative director.

(e) "Full-service community school initiative director" means a director responsible for
coordinating districtwide administrative and leadership assistance to community school
sites and site coordinators, including serving as chairperson for the district's community-wide
full-service community school leadership team; site coordinator support; data gathering and
evaluation; administration of partnership and data agreements, contracts, and procurement;
and grant administration.

(f) "High-quality child care or early childhood education programming" means
educational programming for preschool-aged children that is grounded in research, consistent
with best practices in the field, and provided by licensed teachers.

(g) "School site" means a school site at which an applicant has proposed or has deleted text begin been
funded to providedeleted text end new text begin providednew text end community school programming.

(h) "Site coordinator" means a full-time staff member serving one eligible school who
is responsible for the identification, implementation, and coordination of programming to
address the needs of the school community identified in the baseline analysis.

Subd. 2.

Full-service community school program.

(a) The commissioner shall provide
funding to districts and charter schools with eligible school sites to plan, implement, and
improve full-service community schools. Eligible school sites must meet one of the following
criteria:

(1) the school is on a development plan for continuous improvement under section
120B.35, subdivision 2; or

(2) the school is in a district that has an achievement and integration plan approved by
the commissioner of education under sections 124D.861 and 124D.862.

(b) Districts and charter schools may receive up to:

(1) $100,000 for each eligible school available for up to one year to fund planning
activities, including convening a full-service community school leadership team, facilitating
family and community stakeholder engagement, conducting a baseline analysis, and creating
a full-service community school plan. At the end of this period, the school must submit a
full-service community school plan pursuant to deleted text begin paragraphs (d) and (e)deleted text end new text begin subdivisions 2a and
2bnew text end ; and

(2) $200,000 annually for each eligible school for up to three years of implementation
of a full-service community school plan, pursuant to deleted text begin paragraphs (f) and (g)deleted text end new text begin subdivision 2cnew text end .
School sites receiving funding under this section shall hire or contract with a partner agency
to hire a site coordinator to coordinate services at each covered school site. Districts or
charter schools receiving funding under this section for three or more schools shall provide
or contract with a partner agency to provide a full-service community school initiative
director.

(c) The commissioner shall consider additional school factors when dispensing funds
including: schools with significant populations of students deleted text begin receivingdeleted text end new text begin eligible fornew text end free or
reduced-price meals; significant homeless and highly mobile rates; equity among urban,
suburban, and greater Minnesota schools; and demonstrated success implementing full-service
community school programming.new text begin In prioritizing and dispensing funds, the commissioner
must not prioritize existing full-service community school sites based upon previous funding
sources. The commissioner must fund programs in the following priority order:
new text end

new text begin (1) existing full-service community school sites with demonstrated readiness to execute
the full-service community school model, including an established consortium partner, at
least one full-time site coordinator, established family engagement processes, extended day
and enrichment activities, and ability to comply with the school review process under
subdivision 3;
 new text end

new text begin (2) schools identified as low-performing under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act;
and
 new text end

new text begin (3) any other applicants.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin School leadership team. new text end

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (a) To be eligible for funding under this section,new text end
a school site must establish a full-service community school leadership team responsible
for developing school-specific programming goals, assessing program needs, and overseeing
the process of implementing expanded programming. The school leadership team deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
have at least 12 members deleted text begin and shall meetdeleted text end new text begin , including but not limited tonew text end the following
deleted text begin requirementsdeleted text end new text begin representativesnew text end :

(1) at least deleted text begin 30 percent of thedeleted text end new text begin twonew text end membersnew text begin whonew text end are parents, guardians,new text begin family members,new text end
or students deleted text begin and 30 percent of thedeleted text end new text begin at the school site;
new text end

new text begin (2) at least twonew text end membersnew text begin whonew text end are teachersnew text begin or school leadersnew text end at the school site deleted text begin and must
includedeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3)new text end the school principalnew text begin ;new text end and

new text begin (4)new text end representatives from partner agenciesdeleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin or the community.
new text end

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end The full-service community school leadership team must be responsible for
overseeing the baseline analyses under deleted text begin paragraph (e)deleted text end new text begin subdivision 2bnew text end and the creation of a
full-service community school plan under deleted text begin paragraphs (f) and (g)deleted text end new text begin subdivision 2cnew text end . A full-service
community school leadership team must meet at least quarterly and have ongoing
responsibility for monitoring the development and implementation of full-service community
school operations and programming at the school site and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue recommendations
to schools on a regular basis and summarized in an annual report. These reports deleted text begin shall alsodeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end be made available to the public at the school site and on school and district websites.

new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end

new text begin Baseline analysis. new text end

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin To be eligible for funding under this section,new text end school
sites must complete a baseline analysis prior to the creation of a full-service community
school plan. The analysis deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include:

(1) a baseline analysis of needs at the school site, led by the school leadership team,
including the following elements:

(i) identification of challenges facing the school;

(ii) analysis of the student body, including:

(A) number and percentage of students with disabilities and needs of these students;

(B) number and percentage of students who are English learners and the needs of these
students;

(C) number of students who are homeless or highly mobile;

(D) number and percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price meals and the
needs of these students; and

(E) number and percentage of students by race and ethnicity;

(iii) analysis of enrollment and retention rates for students with disabilities, English
learners, homeless and highly mobile students, and students receiving free or reduced-price
meals;

(iv) analysis of suspension and expulsion data, including the justification for such
disciplinary actions and the degree to which particular populations, including but not limited
to American Indian students and students of color, students with disabilities, students who
are English learners, and students receiving free or reduced-price meals are represented
among students subject to such actions;

(v) analysis of school achievement data disaggregated by major demographic categories,
including but not limited to race, ethnicity, English learner status, disability status, and free
or reduced-price meals status;

(vi) analysis of current parent engagement strategies and their success; and

(vii) evaluation of the need for and availability of full-service community school activities,
including, but not limited to:

(A) integrated student supports that address out-of-school barriers to learning through
partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers, and may include medical,
dental, vision care, and mental health services or counselors to assist with housing,
transportation, nutrition, immigration, or criminal justice issues;

(B) expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, including before-school,
after-school, weekend, and summer programs that provide additional academic instruction,
individualized academic support, enrichment activities, and learning opportunities that
emphasize real-world learning and community problem solving and may include art, music,
drama, creative writing, hands-on experience with engineering or science, tutoring and
homework help, or recreational programs that enhance and are consistent with the school's
curriculum;

(C) active family and community engagement that brings students' families and the
community into the school as partners in education and makes the school a neighborhood
hub, providing adults with educational opportunities that may include adult English as a
second language classes, computer skills, art, or other programs that bring community
members into the school for meetings or events; and

(D) collaborative leadership and practices that build a culture of professional learning,
collective trust, and shared responsibility and include a school-based full-service community
school leadership team, a full-service community school site coordinator, a full-service
community school initiative director, a community-wide leadership team, other leadership
or governance teams, teacher learning communities, or other staff to manage the joint work
of school and community organizations;

(2) a baseline analysis of community assets, including documentation of individuals in
the community, faith-based organizations, community and neighborhood associations,
colleges, hospitals, libraries, businesses, and social service agencies that may be able to
provide support and resources; and

(3) a baseline analysis of needs in the community surrounding the school, led by the
school leadership team, including:

(i) the need for high-quality, full-day child care and early childhood education programs;

(ii) the need for physical and mental health care services for children and adults; and

(iii) the need for job training and other adult education programming.

new text begin Subd. 2c. new text end

new text begin School plan. new text end

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end Each school site receiving funding under this section must
develop a full-service community school plan that utilizes and aligns district and community
assets and establishes services in at least two of the following types of programming:

(1) early childhood:

(i) early childhood education; and

(ii) child care services;

(2) academic:

(i) academic support and enrichment activities, including expanded learning time;

(ii) summer or after-school enrichment and learning experiences;

(iii) job training, internship opportunities, and career counseling services;

(iv) programs that provide assistance to students who have been chronically absent,
truant, suspended, or expelled; and

(v) specialized instructional support services;

(3) parental involvement:

(i) programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy;

(ii) parent leadership development activities that empower and strengthen families and
communities, provide volunteer opportunities, or promote inclusion in school-based
leadership teams; and

(iii) parenting education activities;

(4) mental and physical health:

(i) mentoring and other youth development programs, including peer mentoring and
conflict mediation;

(ii) juvenile crime prevention and rehabilitation programs;

(iii) home visitation services by teachers and other professionals;

(iv) developmentally appropriate physical education;

(v) nutrition services;

(vi) primary health and dental care; and

(vii) mental health counseling services;

(5) community involvement:

(i) service and service-learning opportunities;

(ii) adult education, including instruction in English as a second language; and

(iii) homeless prevention services;

(6) positive discipline practices; and

(7) other programming designed to meet school and community needs identified in the
baseline analysis and reflected in the full-service community school plan.

deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end The full-service community school leadership team at each school site must
develop a full-service community school plan detailing the steps the school leadership team
will take, including:

(1) timely establishment and consistent operation of the school leadership team;

(2) maintenance of attendance records in all programming components;

(3) maintenance of measurable data showing annual participation and the impact of
programming on the participating children and adults;

(4) documentation of meaningful and sustained collaboration between the school and
community stakeholders, including local governmental units, civic engagement organizations,
businesses, and social service providers;

(5) establishment and maintenance of partnerships with institutions, such as universities,
hospitals, museums, or not-for-profit community organizations to further the development
and implementation of community school programming;

(6) ensuring compliance with the district nondiscrimination policy; and

(7) plan for school leadership team development.

Subd. 3.

Full-service community school review.

(a) A full-service community school
site new text begin receiving funding under this sectionnew text end must submit to the commissioner, and make available
at the school site and online, a report describing efforts to integrate community school
programming at each covered school site and the effect of the transition to a full-service
community school on participating children and adults. This report shall include, but is not
limited to, the following:

(1) an assessment of the effectiveness of the school site in development or implementing
the community school plan;

(2) problems encountered in the design and execution of the community school plan,
including identification of any federal, state, or local statute or regulation impeding program
implementation;

(3) the operation of the school leadership team and its contribution to successful execution
of the community school plan;

(4) recommendations for improving delivery of community school programming to
students and families;

(5) the number and percentage of students receiving community school programming
who had not previously been served;

(6) the number and percentage of nonstudent community members receiving community
school programming who had not previously been served;

(7) improvement in retention among students who receive community school
programming;

(8) improvement in academic achievement among students who receive community
school programming;

(9) changes in student's readiness to enter school, active involvement in learning and in
their community, physical, social and emotional health, and student's relationship with the
school and community environment;

(10) an accounting of anticipated local budget savings, if any, resulting from the
implementation of the program;

(11) improvements to the frequency or depth of families' involvement with their children's
education;

(12) assessment of community stakeholder satisfaction;

(13) assessment of institutional partner satisfaction;

(14) the ability, or anticipated ability, of the school site and partners to continue to
provide services in the absence of future funding under this section;

(15) increases in access to services for students and their families; and

(16) the degree of increased collaboration among participating agencies and private
partners.

(b) Reports submitted under this section shall be evaluated by the commissioner with
respect to the following criteria:

(1) the effectiveness of the school or the community school consortium in implementing
the full-service community school plan, including the degree to which the school site
navigated difficulties encountered in the design and operation of the full-service community
school plan, including identification of any federal, state, or local statute or regulation
impeding program implementation;

(2) the extent to which the project has produced lessons about ways to improve delivery
of community school programming to students;

(3) the degree to which there has been an increase in the number or percentage of students
and nonstudents receiving community school programming;

(4) the degree to which there has been an improvement in retention of students and
improvement in academic achievement among students receiving community school
programming;

(5) local budget savings, if any, resulting from the implementation of the program;

(6) the degree of community stakeholder and institutional partner engagement;

(7) the ability, or anticipated ability, of the school site and partners to continue to provide
services in the absence of future funding under this section;

(8) increases in access to services for students and their families; and

(9) the degree of increased collaboration among participating agencies and private
partners.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.42, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Minnesota math corps program.

(a) A Minnesota math corps program is
established to deleted text begin givedeleted text end new text begin providenew text end ServeMinnesota AmeriCorps membersnew text begin withnew text end a data-based
problem-solving model of mathematics instruction deleted text begin useful fordeleted text end new text begin to use innew text end providing elementary
and middle school students and their teachers with instructional supportnew text begin . Minnesota math
corps must use evidence-based instructional support to evaluate and accelerate student
learning on foundational mathematics skills that enable studentsnew text end to meet state academic
standards in mathematicsnew text begin and long-term proficiency expectations for the workforcenew text end .

(b) The commission must submit a biennial report to the committees of the legislature
with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education that records and evaluates
program data to determine the efficacy of the programs under this subdivision.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.861, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Public engagement; progress report and budget process.

(a) To receive
revenue under section 124D.862, the school board of an eligible district must incorporate
school and district plan components under section 120B.11 into the district's comprehensive
integration plan.

(b) A school board must hold at least one formal annual hearing to publicly report its
progress in realizing the goals identified in its plan. At the hearing, the board must provide
the public with longitudinal data demonstrating district and school progress in reducing the
disparities in student academic performance among the specified categories of students, in
improving students' equitable access to effective and more diverse teachers, and in realizing
racial and economic diversity and integration, consistent with the district plan and the
measures in paragraph (a). At least 30 days before the formal hearing under this paragraph,
the board must post its plan, its preliminary analysis, relevant student performance data,
and other longitudinal data on the district's website. A district must hold one hearing to
meet the hearing requirements of both this section and section 120B.11.new text begin Annually by October
15, a school board must submit a report of its progress in realizing the goals identified in
its comprehensive integration plan to the commissioner of education in the form and manner
determined by the commissioner.
new text end

(c) The district must submit a detailed budget to the commissioner by March 15 in the
year before it implements its plan. The commissioner must review, and approve or disapprove
the district's budget by June 1 of that year.

(d) The longitudinal data required under paragraph (b) must be based on student growth
and progress in reading and mathematics, as defined under section 120B.303, and student
performance data and achievement reports from fully adaptive reading and mathematics
assessments for grades 3 through 7 beginning in the 2015-2016 school year under section
120B.302, and either (i) school enrollment choices, (ii) the number of world language
proficiency or high achievement certificates awarded under section 120B.022, subdivision
1a, or the number of state bilingual and multilingual seals issued under section 120B.022,
subdivision 1b, or (iii) school safety and students' engagement and connection at school
under section 120B.35, subdivision 3, paragraph (d). Additional longitudinal data may be
based on: students' progress toward career and college readiness under section 120B.307;
or rigorous coursework completed under section 120B.35, subdivision 3, paragraph (c),
clause (2).

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.861, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Timeline and implementation.

A board must approve its plan and submit it
to the department by March 15. If a district that is part of a multidistrict council applies for
revenue for a plan, the individual district shall not receive revenue unless it ratifies the plan
adopted by the multidistrict council. Each plan has a term of three years. deleted text begin For the 2014-2015
school year, an eligible district under this section must submit its plan to the commissioner
for review by March 15, 2014. For the 2013-2014 school year only, an eligible district may
continue to implement its current plan until the commissioner approves a new plan under
this section.
deleted text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.862, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Initial achievement and integration revenue.

(a) An eligible district's
initial achievement and integration revenue equals the lesser of 100.3 percent of the district's
expenditures under the budget approved by the commissioner under section 124D.861,
subdivision 3, paragraph (c), excluding expenditures used to generate incentive revenue
under subdivision 2, or the sum of (1) $350 times the district's adjusted pupil units for that
year times the ratio of the district's enrollment of protected students for the previous school
year to total enrollment for the previous school year and (2) the greater of zero or 66 percent
of the difference between the district's integration revenue for fiscal year 2013 and the
district's integration revenue for fiscal year 2014 under clause (1).

(b) In each year, an amount equal to deleted text begin 0.3deleted text end new text begin 1.3new text end percent of each district's initial achievement
and integration revenue for the second prior fiscal year is transferred to the department for
the oversight and accountability activities required under this section and section 124D.861.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.862, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Commissioner authority to withhold revenue.

(a) The commissioner must
review the results of each district's integration and achievement plan by deleted text begin Augustdeleted text end new text begin Januarynew text end 1
at the end of the third year of implementing the plan and determine if the district met its
goals.

(b) If a district met its goals, it may submit a new three-year plan to the commissioner
for review.

(c) If a district has not met its goals, the commissioner must:

(1) guide the district in the development of an improvement plan and timeline that
identifies strategies and practices designed to meet the district's goals under this section and
section 120B.11; and

(2) new text begin direct the district to new text end use up to 20 percent of the district's integration revenue, until
the district's goals are reached, to implement the improvement plan.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.98, is amended to read:


124D.98 LITERACY deleted text begin INCENTIVEdeleted text end AID.

Subdivision 1.

Literacy deleted text begin incentivedeleted text end aid.

new text begin For fiscal year 2026,new text end a district's literacy deleted text begin incentivedeleted text end
aid equals the sum of the proficiency aid under subdivision 2, and the growth aid under
subdivision 3.new text begin For fiscal year 2027 and later, a district's literacy aid equals the sum of the
basic literacy aid under subdivision 6, English learner literacy aid under subdivision 7, and
targeted literacy aid under subdivision 8.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
 new text end

new text begin (b) "English learner concentration factor" means the ratio of: (1) the district's adjusted
average daily membership of English learners under section 124D.59, subdivision 2, for
the previous fiscal year; to (2) the district's total adjusted average daily membership for the
previous fiscal year.
 new text end

new text begin (c) "Poverty concentration factor" means the ratio of: (1) the sum of the number of pupils
enrolled in the district eligible to receive free meals, plus one-half of the pupils eligible to
receive reduced-priced meals on October 1 of the previous fiscal year; to (2) the number of
pupils enrolled in the district on October 1 of the previous fiscal year.
 new text end

Subd. 2.

Proficiency aid.

The proficiency aid for each school in a district that has
submitted to the commissioner its local literacy plan under section 120B.12, subdivision
4a, is equal to the product of the school's proficiency allowance times the number of third
grade pupils at the school on October 1 of the previous fiscal year. A school's proficiency
allowance is equal to the percentage of students in each building that meet or exceed
proficiency on the third grade reading Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, averaged
across the previous three test administrations, times $530.

Subd. 3.

Growth aid.

The growth aid for each school in a district that has submitted to
the commissioner its local literacy plan under section 120B.12, subdivision 4a, is equal to
the product of the school's growth allowance times the number of fourth grade pupils enrolled
at the school on October 1 of the previous fiscal year. A school's growth allowance is equal
to the percentage of students at that school making medium or high growth, under subdivision
4, on the fourth grade reading Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment, averaged across the
previous three test administrations, times $530.

Subd. 4.

Medium and high growth.

(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this
section.

(b) "Medium growth" is an assessment score within one-half standard deviation above
or below the average year-two assessment scores for students with similar year-one
assessment scores.

(c) "High growth" is an assessment score one-half standard deviation or more above the
average year-two assessment scores for students with similar year-one assessment scores.

Subd. 5.

Literacy deleted text begin incentivedeleted text end aid uses.

A school district must use its literacy deleted text begin incentivedeleted text end
aid to deleted text begin support implementation of evidence-based reading instructiondeleted text end new text begin meet the requirements
and goals adopted in the district's local literacy plan under section 120B.12, subdivision 4anew text end .
deleted text begin The following are eligible uses of literacy incentive aid:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) training for kindergarten through grade 3 teachers, early childhood educators, special
education teachers, reading intervention teachers working with students in kindergarten
through grade 12, curriculum directors, and instructional support staff that provide reading
instruction, on using evidence-based screening and progress monitoring tools;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) evidence-based training using a training program approved by the Department of
Education under the Read Act;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) employing or contracting with a literacy lead, as defined in section 120B.119;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) employing an intervention specialist;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) approved screeners, materials, training, and ongoing coaching to ensure reading
interventions under section 125A.56, subdivision 1, are evidence-based;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) costs of substitute teachers to allow teachers to complete required training during
the teachers' contract day; and
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (7) stipends for teachers completing training required under section 120B.12.
 deleted text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Basic literacy aid. new text end

new text begin (a) A district's basic literacy aid equals the product of: (1)
the basic literacy aid allowance; and (2) the district's adjusted average daily membership
for kindergarten through grade four for the previous fiscal year.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The basic literacy aid allowance equals $100 for fiscal year 2027 and later.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin English learner literacy aid. new text end

new text begin (a) A district's English learner literacy aid equals
the product of: (1) the English learner literacy aid allowance; (2) the district's English learner
concentration factor; and (3) the district's adjusted average daily membership for kindergarten
through grade four for the previous fiscal year.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The English learner literacy aid allowance equals $195.50 for fiscal year 2027 and
later.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Targeted literacy aid. new text end

new text begin (a) A district's targeted literacy aid equals the product
of: (1) the statewide targeted literacy aid allowance; (2) the district's poverty concentration
factor; and (3) the district's adjusted average daily membership for kindergarten through
grade four for the previous fiscal year.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The statewide targeted literacy aid allowance equals $45 for fiscal year 2027 and
later.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Free and reduced-price meals. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must determine the number
of children eligible to receive either a free or reduced-price meal on October 1 each year
by means of direct certification or through the application for educational benefits. Children
enrolled in a district on October 1 and determined to be eligible to receive free or
reduced-price meals by December 15 of that school year must be counted as eligible on
October 1 for purposes of aid under this section. The commissioner may use federal
definitions for these purposes and may adjust these definitions as appropriate. The
commissioner may adopt reporting guidelines to ensure accuracy of data counts and
eligibility. Districts must use any guidelines adopted by the commissioner.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 11.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 16, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 115, article 2, section 16, is amended to read:


Subd. 16.

Full-service community schools.

(a) For grants to plan or expand the
full-service community schools program under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.231:

$
 7,500,000
 .....
 2024
$
 7,500,000
 .....
 2025

(b) Of this amount, priority must be given to programs in the following order:

(1) current grant recipients issued under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.231;

(2) schools identified as low-performing under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act;
and

(3) any other applicants.

(c) Up to two percent of the appropriation is available for grant administration.

(d) The base for fiscal year 2026 and later is $5,000,000.

(e) deleted text begin Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.deleted text end new text begin This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 12.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 20, is amended to read:


Subd. 20.

Innovation service learning grants.

(a) For innovative service-learning grants
under article 2, section 59:

$
 1,000,000
 .....
 2024
$
 0
 .....
 2025

(b) deleted text begin Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second yeardeleted text end new text begin This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2026new text end .

(c) The base for fiscal year 2026 and later is $0.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 13.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 3, section 11, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 115, article 3, section 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Read Act literacy aid.

(a) For state aid for school districts, charter schools,
and cooperative units for evidence-based literacy supports for children in prekindergarten
through grade 12 based on structured literacy:

$
 35,000,000
 .....
 2024

(b) The aid amount for each school district, charter school, and cooperative unit providing
direct instructional services equals the greater of $2,000 or $39.94 times the number of
students served by the school district, charter school, or cooperative as determined by the
fall 2023 enrollment count of students.

(c) A school district, charter school, or cooperative unit must place any aid received
under this subdivision in a reserved account in the general fund. Aid in the reserved account
must be used to implement requirements under the Read Act or for literacy incentive aid
uses under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.98, subdivision 5.

(d) Of this amount, up to $250,000 is available for administration.

(e) new text begin On June 29, 2025, $250,000 from the fiscal year 2024 appropriation for administration
is canceled to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin (f) new text end This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end This aid is 100 percent payable in fiscal year 2025.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 14.

Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 3, section 7, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Administrative process.

(a) Within 30 days of entering into a memorandum
of understanding or adopting a plan under subdivision 1, a district must pay the required
compensation to an eligible teacher in accordance with the memorandum of understanding
or plan.

(b) The Minnesota School Boards Association and Education Minnesota are encouraged
to collaborate to develop one or more model memoranda of understanding and make the
memoranda available to districts by July 1, 2024.

(c) The Bureau of Mediation Services must make mediators available to aid districts
and exclusive representatives in reaching agreement on the memoranda of understanding
required under this section.

new text begin (d) A district that by August 1, 2025, has not entered into a memorandum of
understanding with the exclusive representative of teachers providing how funding under
this section may be used must use the funding to pay each teacher eligible for compensation
under subdivision 3 a stipend in an amount equal to the funding the district received divided
by the number of eligible teachers in the district. The district must pay the stipend to the
eligible teachers by September 1, 2025.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 3, section 8, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Regional literacy network paraprofessional and volunteer training.

(a) For
the regional literacy networks to develop new text begin and administer new text end training for paraprofessionals and
volunteers that regularly provide deleted text begin Tier 2deleted text end literacy interventions to students in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.124, subdivision 4:

$
 375,000
 .....
 2025

(b) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATION; CAREI PARAPROFESSIONAL
AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
new text end

new text begin The fiscal year 2025 appropriation in Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 3, section 8,
subdivision 5 for CAREI paraprofessional and volunteer training in the amount of $375,000
is canceled to the general fund on June 30, 2025.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Achievement and integration aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For achievement and integration aid
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.862:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 85,619,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 85,222,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $8,446,000 for 2025 and $77,173,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $8,575,000 for 2026 and $76,647,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Charter school building lease aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For building lease aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124E.22:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 96,453,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 99,135,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $9,391,000 for 2025 and $87,062,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $9,673,000 for 2026 and $89,462,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin College entrance examination reimbursement. new text end

new text begin (a) To reimburse districts for
the costs of college entrance examination fees for students who are eligible for free or
reduced-price meals who take the ACT or SAT test under Minnesota Statutes, section
120B.30, subdivision 16:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,011,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,011,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin COMPASS and MTSS. new text end

new text begin (a) To support the development and implementation
of the MTSS framework and the Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student
Success (COMPASS) school improvement model:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 13,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 13,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of this amount, $5,000,000 each year is to support implementation of MTSS and
COMPASS. Funds must be used to support increased capacity at the Department of Education
and the Minnesota service cooperatives for implementation supports. Funds may be used
to contract with the University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Educational
Improvement to support implementation and evaluation of the MTSS framework.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Of this amount, $5,000,000 each year is reserved for grants to school districts, charter
schools, Tribal contract schools, and cooperative units as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 123A.24, subdivision 2, for implementation of MTSS, including: hiring local MTSS
coordinators; deferring costs for personnel to participate in cohort activities and professional
learning; and piloting the Department of Education One Plan, the consolidation of multiple
reporting structures to streamline various applications, reports, and submissions by school
districts and charter schools. Up to five percent of this amount is available for program and
grant administration.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Of this amount, $3,000,000 each year must be used to develop a regional network
focusing on mathematics to provide dedicated mathematics trainers and coaches to train
regional support staff from the Minnesota service cooperatives and to support school leaders
and teachers to implement evidence-based instructional strategies in mathematics. Funds
may also be used to host an annual mathematics standards-based instructional institute.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Support for school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units under this
subdivision may include but is not limited to:
 new text end

new text begin (1) partnering with the Minnesota Service Cooperatives to support districts in
implementing COMPASS to support schools in the areas of literacy, math, social-emotional
learning, and mental health using the MTSS framework;
 new text end

new text begin (2) providing support to districts and charter schools identified under Minnesota Statutes,
section 120B.11;
 new text end

new text begin (3) providing support to districts and charter schools to streamline various applications,
reports, and submissions to the Department of Education through One Plan;
 new text end

new text begin (4) providing training, guidance, and implementation resources for MTSS, including a
universal screening process approved by the Department of Education to identify students
who may be at risk of experiencing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development
difficulties;
 new text end

new text begin (5) providing guidance to convene school-based teams to analyze data provided by
screenings and resources for related identification, instruction, and intervention methods;
 new text end

new text begin (6) dyslexia screening and interventions that are evidence-based;
 new text end

new text begin (7) requiring school districts and charter schools to provide parents of students identified
in screenings with notice of screening findings and related support information;
 new text end

new text begin (8) requiring districts and charter schools to provide at-risk students with interventions
and to monitor the effectiveness of these interventions and student progress; and
 new text end

new text begin (9) developing and annually reporting findings regarding the implementation of MTSS.
 new text end

new text begin (f) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Concurrent enrollment aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For concurrent enrollment aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.091:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) If the appropriation is insufficient, the commissioner must proportionately reduce
the aid payment to each school district.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Ethnic studies community consultation. new text end

new text begin To consult with community members
throughout Minnesota on the development of ethnic studies curricula, resources, and
implementation support:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Ethnic studies school grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For competitive grants to school districts,
charter schools, and Tribal contract schools to develop, evaluate, and implement ethnic
studies courses:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 700,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 700,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must consult with the Ethnic Studies Working Group to develop
criteria for the grants.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to five percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Examination fees; teacher training and support programs. new text end

new text begin (a) For students'
advanced placement and international baccalaureate examination fees under Minnesota
Statutes, section 120B.13, subdivision 3, and for training and related costs for teachers and
other interested educators under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.13, subdivision 1:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The advanced placement program shall receive 75 percent of the appropriation each
year and the international baccalaureate program shall receive 25 percent of the appropriation
each year. The department, in consultation with representatives of the advanced placement
and international baccalaureate programs selected by the Advanced Placement Advisory
Council and International Baccalaureate Minnesota, respectively, shall determine the amounts
of the expenditures each year for examination fees, training, and support programs for each
program.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.13, subdivision 1, at least $500,000
each year is for teachers to attend subject matter summer training programs and follow-up
support workshops approved by the advanced placement or international baccalaureate
programs. The amount of the subsidy for each teacher attending an advanced placement or
international baccalaureate summer training program or workshop shall be the same. The
commissioner shall determine the payment process and the amount of the subsidy.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner shall pay all examination fees for all students of low-income
families under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.13, subdivision 3, and to the extent funds
are available, shall also pay examination fees for students sitting for an advanced placement
examination, international baccalaureate examination, or both.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Full-service community schools. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to plan or expand the
full-service community schools program under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.231:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Up to two percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The fiscal year 2026 appropriation is available until June 30, 2029. The fiscal year
2027 appropriation is available until June 30, 2030.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Grants to increase science, technology, engineering, and math course
offerings. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to schools to encourage low-income and other underserved students
to participate in advanced placement and international baccalaureate programs according
to Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.132:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) To the extent practicable, the commissioner must distribute grant funds equitably
among geographic areas in the state, including to schools located in greater Minnesota and
in the seven-county metropolitan area.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Implementation of education on the Holocaust, genocide of Indigenous
Peoples, and other genocides. new text end

new text begin For implementation of requirements for education on the
Holocaust, genocide of Indigenous Peoples, and other genocides under Minnesota Statutes,
section 120B.252:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 75,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 75,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Interdistrict desegregation or integration transportation grants. new text end

new text begin For
interdistrict desegregation or integration transportation grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.87:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 16,396,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 18,157,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Literacy aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For literacy aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.98:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 40,686,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 40,897,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $4,057,000 for 2025 and $36,629,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $4,069,000 for 2026 and $36,828,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Center for the Book programming. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to the entity
designated by the Library of Congress as the Minnesota Center for the Book to provide
statewide programming related to the Minnesota Book Awards and for additional
programming throughout the state related to the Center for the Book designation:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 200,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 200,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Independence College and Community. new text end

new text begin (a) For transfer to the
Office of Higher Education for grants to Minnesota Independence College and Community
for tuition reduction and institutional support:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 625,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 625,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (c) By January 15 of each year, Minnesota Independence College and Community must
submit a report detailing expenditures, activities, and outcomes to the commissioner and
the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over kindergarten through grade 12 education.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The base for fiscal year 2028 and later is $0.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Minnesota math corps. new text end

new text begin (a) For the Minnesota math corps program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.42, subdivision 9:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,470,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Principals Academy. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to the University of Minnesota
College of Education and Human Development for the operation of the Minnesota Principals
Academy:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 200,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 200,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of these amounts, $50,000 must be used to pay the costs of attendance for principals
and school leaders from schools identified for intervention under the state's accountability
system as implemented to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. To the
extent funds are available, the Department of Education is encouraged to use up to $200,000
of federal Title II funds to support additional participation in the Principals Academy by
principals and school leaders from schools identified for intervention under the state's
accountability system as implemented to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds
Act.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Museums and education centers. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to museums and education
centers:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,791,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,791,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum.
 new text end

new text begin (c) $106,000 each year is for the Children's Museum of Rochester.
 new text end

new text begin (d) $41,000 each year is for the Minnesota Academy of Science.
 new text end

new text begin (e) $100,000 each year is for The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis.
 new text end

new text begin (f) $60,000 each year is for the Headwaters Science Center.
 new text end

new text begin (g) $132,000 each year is for The Works Museum, Bloomington.
 new text end

new text begin (h) $89,000 each year is for the WonderTrek Children's Museum, Brainerd-Baxter.
 new text end

new text begin (i) $82,000 each year is for the Otter Cove Children's Museum, Fergus Falls.
 new text end

new text begin (j) $82,000 each year is for the Children's Discovery Museum, Grand Rapids.
 new text end

new text begin (k) $82,000 each year is for the Wheel and Cog Children's Museum, Hutchinson.
 new text end

new text begin (l) $82,000 each year is for the Village Children's Museum, Willmar.
 new text end

new text begin (m) $89,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, Duluth.
 new text end

new text begin (n) $132,000 each year is for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, Mankato.
 new text end

new text begin (o) $132,000 each year is for the Great River Children's Museum, St. Cloud.
 new text end

new text begin (p) $82,000 each year is for the Children's Discovery Museum, Breckenridge.
 new text end

new text begin (q) A recipient of a grant under this subdivision must use the funds to encourage and
increase access for historically underserved communities.
 new text end

new text begin (r) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (s) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Nonexclusionary discipline. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to school districts and charter
schools to provide training for school staff on nonexclusionary disciplinary practices:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,750,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,750,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Grants must be used to develop training and to work with schools to train staff on
nonexclusionary disciplinary practices that maintain the respect, trust, and attention of
students and help keep students in classrooms. These funds may also be used for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Eligible grantees include school districts, charter schools, Tribal charter schools,
intermediate school districts, and cooperative units as defined in section 123A.24, subdivision
2.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Up to five percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin P-TECH schools. new text end

new text begin (a) For P-TECH implementation grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.093, subdivision 5:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 791,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 791,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The department may award start-up and mentoring and technical assistance grants
beginning in fiscal year 2026. Of the amount in fiscal year 2026, at least $500,000 is for a
support grant to a public-private partnership that includes Independent School District No.
535, Rochester. Of the amount in fiscal year 2027, at least $250,000 is for a support grant
to a public-private partnership that includes Independent School District No. 535, Rochester.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The department may retain money from this appropriation for administrative costs
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.093, subdivision 5.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (e) The base for fiscal year 2028 and later is $791,000, of which at least $250,000 each
year is for a support grant to a public-private partnership that includes Independent School
District No. 535, Rochester.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Paraprofessional training. new text end

new text begin (a) For compensation associated with paid
orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals under Minnesota Statutes,
section 121A.642:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,721,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $221,000 for 2025 and $4,500,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $500,000 for 2026 and $4,500,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Recovery program grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For recovery program grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.695:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 750,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 750,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin ServeMinnesota program. new text end

new text begin (a) For funding ServeMinnesota programs under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 124D.37 to 124D.45:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 900,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 900,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) A grantee organization may provide health and child care coverage to the dependents
of each participant enrolled in a full-time ServeMinnesota program to the extent such
coverage is not otherwise available.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin Statewide testing and reporting system. new text end

new text begin (a) For the statewide testing and
reporting system under Minnesota Statutes, sections 120B.302 and 120B.305:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 10,892,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 10,892,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end

new text begin Student organizations. new text end

new text begin (a) For elementary or secondary student organizations:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,084,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,084,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) $68,000 each year is for student organizations serving health occupations (HOSA).
 new text end

new text begin (c) $100,000 each year is for student organizations serving trade and industry occupations
(Skills USA).
 new text end

new text begin (d) $122,000 each year is for student organizations serving business occupations (BPA).
 new text end

new text begin (e) $322,000 each year is for student organizations serving agriculture occupations
(FFA).
 new text end

new text begin (f) $185,000 each year is for student organizations serving family and consumer science
occupations (FCCLA). Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 3505.1000, subparts 28 and
31, the student organizations serving FCCLA shall continue to serve students younger than
grade 9.
 new text end

new text begin (g) $202,000 each year is for student organizations serving marketing occupations
(DECA).
 new text end

new text begin (h) $85,000 each year is for the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations. Of
this amount, $30,000 each year must be used for direct support of underserved and special
student populations.
 new text end

new text begin (i) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end

new text begin Read Act school leader and literacy instructor professional
development. new text end

new text begin (a) To offer training to school leaders and administrators from elementary
and secondary schools and literacy instructors from institutions of higher education:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 375,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end

new text begin (b) Training provided with funding under this subdivision must be a department approved
evidence-based training program.
 new text end

new text begin (c) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end

new text begin Read Act professional development. new text end

new text begin (a) For evidence-based training on
structured literacy for teachers working in school districts, charter schools, and service
cooperatives:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 8,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 7,750,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amounts in paragraph (a), $6,750,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $6,500,000 in
fiscal year 2027 are for the Department of Education and the regional literacy networks and
$1,250,000 each year is for statewide training. The department must use the funding to
develop a data collection system to: (1) collect and analyze the submission of the local
literacy plans and student-level universal screening data; (2) establish the regional literacy
networks as a partnership between the department and the Minnesota service cooperatives;
and (3) administer statewide training based in structured literacy to be offered free to school
districts and charter schools and facilitated by the regional literacy networks and the
department. The regional literacy networks must focus on implementing comprehensive
literacy reform efforts based on structured literacy. Each regional literacy network must
maintain a literacy lead position and maintain a team of trained literacy coaches to facilitate
evidence-based structured literacy training opportunities and ongoing supports to school
districts and charter schools in each region. Funds may be used to provide training in
structured literacy to grade 4 and 5 classroom teachers and literacy professors from Minnesota
institutions of higher education.
 new text end

new text begin (c) By January 15, 2027, and annually thereafter, the commissioner must report to the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education the
number of teachers from each district who received approved structured literacy training
using funds under this subdivision and the service cooperatives.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The regional literacy networks and staff from the Department of Education must
provide ongoing support to school districts, charter schools, and service cooperatives
implementing evidence-based literacy instruction.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 29. new text end

new text begin Department literacy specialist. new text end

new text begin For a full-time literacy specialist at the
Department of Education:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

Sec. 18. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.241, subdivisions 2, 4, and 6, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

ARTICLE 3

TEACHERS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.117, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Reporting.

The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Boarddeleted text end new text begin
Department of Educationnew text end must collaborate with the deleted text begin Department of Educationdeleted text end new text begin Professional
Educator Licensing and Standards Boardnew text end and the Office of Higher Education to publish a
summary report of each of the programs they administer and any other programs receiving
state appropriations that have or include an explicit purpose of increasing the racial and
ethnic diversity of the state's teacher workforce to more closely reflect the diversity of
students. The report must include programs under sections 122A.59, 122A.63, 122A.635,
122A.70, 122A.73, 124D.09, 124D.861, 136A.1274, 136A.1276, and 136A.1791, along
with any other programs or initiatives that receive state appropriations to address the shortage
of teachers of color and American Indian teachers. The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must, in
coordination with the new text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and the new text end Office
of Higher Education deleted text begin and Department of Educationdeleted text end , provide policy and funding
recommendations related to state-funded programs to increase the recruitment, preparation,
licensing, hiring, and retention of racially and ethnically diverse teachers and the state's
progress toward meeting or exceeding the goals of this section. The report must include
recommendations for state policy and funding needed to achieve the goals of this section,
plans for sharing the report and activities of grant recipients, and opportunities among grant
recipients of various programs to share effective practices with each other. The initial report
must also include a recommendation of whether a state advisory council should be established
to address the shortage of racially and ethnically diverse teachers and what the composition
and charge of such an advisory council would be if established. The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end
must consult with the Indian Affairs Council and other ethnic councils along with other
community partners, including students of color and American Indian students, in developing
the report. The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must submit the report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over education and higher education
policy and finance by November 3, 2025, for the initial report, and by November 3 each
even-numbered year thereafter. The report must be available to the public on the deleted text begin board'sdeleted text end new text begin
commissioner'snew text end website.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.59, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin This section expires June 30, 2029, and any balance remaining in
the account is canceled to the general fund.
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.635, is amended to read:


122A.635 COLLABORATIVE URBAN AND GREATER MINNESOTA
EDUCATORS OF COLOR GRANT PROGRAM.

Subdivision 1.

Establishment.

The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards
Boarddeleted text end new text begin Department of Educationnew text end must award competitive grants to increase the number of
teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indian, complete teacher preparation
programs, and meet the requirements for a Tier 3 license under section 122A.183. Eligibility
for a grant under this section is limited to public or private higher education institutions that
offer a teacher preparation program approved by the Professional Educator Licensing and
Standards Board.

Subd. 2.

Competitive grants.

(a) The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards
Boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must award competitive grants to a variety of higher education
institution types under this section. The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must require an applicant
institution to submit a plan describing how it would use grant funds to increase the number
of teachers who are of color or who are American Indiandeleted text begin , and must award grants based on
the following criteria, listed in descending order of prioritydeleted text end new text begin . To the extent practicable, the
commissioner must award grants based on the following criterianew text end :

(1) program outcomes, including graduation or program completion rates and licensure
recommendation rates for candidates who are of color or who are American Indian compared
to all candidates enrolled in a teacher preparation program at the institution and, for each
outcome measure, the number of teacher candidates who are of color or who are American
Indian;

(2) the extent to which an institution's plan is clear in describing how the institution
would use grant funds for implementing explicit research-based practices to provide
programmatic support to teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indian.
Plans for grant funds may include:

(i) recruiting more racially and ethnically diverse candidates for admission to teacher
preparation programs;

(ii) providing differentiated advising, mentoring, or other supportive community-building
activities in addition to what the institution provides to all candidates enrolled in the
institution;

(iii) providing academic tutoring or support to help teacher candidates pass required
assessments; and

(iv) providing for program staffing expenses;

(3) an institution's plan to provide direct financial assistance as scholarships or stipends
deleted text begin within the allowable dollar range determined by the board under subdivision 3, paragraph
(b),deleted text end to teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indiannew text begin , not to exceed $5,000
per academic year for each candidate. The purpose of direct financial assistance is to provide
cost of attendance financial assistance to candidates matriculating through the licensure
program if they demonstrate financial neednew text end ;

(4) whether the institution has previously received a competitive grant under this section
and has demonstrated positive outcomes from the use of grant funds for efforts helping
teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indian to enroll in and successfully
complete teacher preparation programs and be recommended for licensure;

(5) geographic diversity among thenew text begin applicantnew text end institutions. deleted text begin In order to expand the number
of grant recipients throughout the state, whenever there is at least a 20 percent increase in
the base appropriation for this grant program, the board must prioritize awarding grants to
institutions outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. If the board awards a grant based
on the criteria in paragraph (a) to a program that has not previously received funding, the
board must thereafter give priority to the program equivalent to other programs that have
received grants and demonstrated positive outcomesdeleted text end new text begin To the extent there are sufficient
applications, and to the extent practicable, the commissioner must award an equal number
of grants between applicants in greater Minnesota and those in the seven-county metropolitan
areanew text end ; and

(6) the percentage of racially and ethnically diverse teacher candidates enrolled in the
deleted text begin institutiondeleted text end new text begin teacher preparation programnew text end compared todeleted text begin :deleted text end new text begin the aggregate percentage of students
of color and American Indian students enrolled in the institution, regardless of major.
new text end

deleted text begin (i) the aggregate percentage of students of color and American Indian students enrolled
in the institution, regardless of major; and
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) the percentage of underrepresented racially and ethnically diverse teachers in the
economic development region of the state where the institution is located and where a
shortage of diverse teachers exists, as reported under section 122A.091, subdivision 5.
 deleted text end

(b) The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must not penalize an applicant institution in the grant review
process for using grant funds only to provide direct financial support to teacher candidates
if that is the institution's priority and the institution uses other resources to provide
programmatic support to candidates.

(c) The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must determine award amounts for development,
maintenance, or expansion of programs based only on the degree to which applicants meet
the criteria in this subdivision, the number of candidates who are of color or who are
American Indian supported by an applicant program, and funds available.

(d) deleted text begin The board must determine grant awards in part by multiplying the number of teacher
candidates to be provided direct financial assistance by the average amount the institution
proposes per candidate that is within the allowable dollar range. After assessing an
institution's adherence to grant criteria and funds available, the board may grant an institution
a lower average amount per candidate and the institution may decide to award less per
candidate or provide financial assistance to fewer candidates within the allowable range.
Additionally, an institution may use up to 25 percent of the awarded grant funds to provide
programmatic support as described in paragraph (a), clause (3). If the board does not award
an applicant institution's full request, the board must allow the institution to modify how it
uses grant funds to maximize program outcomes consistent with the requirements of this
section.deleted text end new text begin The commissioner must allow an institution to use up to 25 percent of the awarded
grant funds to provide programmatic support for the teacher candidates receiving financial
support.
new text end

Subd. 3.

Grant program administration.

(a) deleted text begin The Professional Educator Licensing and
Standards Board may enter into an interagency agreement with the Office of Higher
Education. The agreement may include a transfer of funds to the Office of Higher Education
to help establish and administer the competitive grant process. The board must award grants
to institutions located in various economic development regions throughout the state, butdeleted text end new text begin
The departmentnew text end must not predetermine the number of institutions to be awarded grants
under this section or set a limit for the amount that any one institution may receive as part
of the competitive grant application process.

deleted text begin (b) The board must establish a standard allowable dollar range for the amount of direct
financial assistance an applicant institution may provide to each candidate. To determine
the range, the board may collect de-identified data from institutions that received a grant
during the previous grant period and calculate the average scholarship amount awarded to
all candidates across all institutions using the most recent fiscal year data available. The
calculation may be used to determine a scholarship range that is no more than 25 percent
of this amount and no less than half the average of this amount. The purpose of direct
financial assistance is to assist candidates matriculating through completing licensure
programs if they demonstrate financial need after considering other grants and scholarships
provided.
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end All grants must be awarded by August 15 of the fiscal year in which the grants
are to be used.new text begin The deadline must be extended if changes to the grant program or
appropriation impact the timeline for grant awards.new text end An institution that receives a grant under
this section may use the grant funds deleted text begin over a two-deleted text end new text begin upnew text end tonew text begin anew text end four-year period to sustain support
for teacher candidates at any stage from recruitment and program admission to graduation
and licensure application.new text begin For grantees who receive multiple awards that overlap in the same
academic years, the maximum combined total of direct financial assistance that an institution
may provide to the same teacher candidate in the same academic year is $10,000.
new text end

Subd. 4.

Report.

(a) By August 15 of each year, an institution awarded a grant under
this section must prepare for the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end a detailed report regarding the
expenditure of grant funds, including the amounts used to recruit, retain, and support teacher
candidates of color or American Indian teacher candidates to complete programs and be
recommended for licensure. The report must include:

(1) the total number of teacher candidates of color and American Indian teacher candidates
who:

(i) are enrolled in the institution;

(ii) are supported by grant funds with direct financial assistance during the academic
reporting year;

(iii) are supported with other programmatic supports;

(iv) are recruited and newly admitted to a licensure program;

(v) are enrolled in a licensure program;

(vi) have completed a licensure program; and

(vii) were recommended for licensure in the field for which they were prepared;

(2) the total number of teacher candidates of color or American Indian teacher candidates
at each stage from program admission to licensure recommendation as a percentage of all
candidates seeking the same licensure at the institution; and

(3) a brief narrative describing the successes and challenges of efforts proposed in the
grant application to support candidates with grant funds, and lessons learned for future
efforts.

(b) By November 1 of each year, the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must post a report on its
website summarizing the activities and outcomes of grant recipients and results that promote
sharing of effective practices and lessons learned among grant recipients.

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Positions transferred. new text end

new text begin All classified and unclassified positions associated with
the administration of grant programs being transferred to the Department of Education under
this section are transferred with their incumbents in accordance with section 15.039,
subdivision 7, except as otherwise provided in section 122A.07.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end Grants.

(a) The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Boarddeleted text end new text begin
Department of Educationnew text end must make grant application forms available to sites interested in
developing, sustaining, or expanding a mentorship program.

(b) The following deleted text begin applicantsdeleted text end are eligible for a program grant:

(1) a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit, on behalf of its participating
school sites;

(2) a Tribal contract school;

(3) a coalition of teachers; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

new text begin (4) a higher education institution;
 new text end

new text begin (5) a nonprofit organization;
 new text end

new text begin (6) a professional organization; and
 new text end

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end a coalition of two or more applicants that are individually eligible for a grant.

A higher education institutionnew text begin , professional organization,new text end or nonprofit organization deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end partner with deleted text begin an eligible grant applicant but is not eligible as a sole applicant for grant
fundsdeleted text end new text begin a school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Tribal contract school, or coalition
of teachers to apply for a grantnew text end .

(c) The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, in consultation with the
teacher mentoring task force,deleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must approve or disapprove the applications.
To the extent possible, the approved applications must reflect effective mentoring,
professional development, and retention components, and be geographically distributed
throughout the state. deleted text begin The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must
encourage the selected sites to consider the use of its assessment procedures.
deleted text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Criteria for selection.

(a) deleted text begin At a minimum,deleted text end Applicants for grants under
subdivision 2 must express commitment to:

(1) allow staff participation;

(2) assess skills of both beginning and mentor teachers;

(3) provide appropriate in-service to needs identified in the assessment;

(4) provide leadership to the effort;

(5) cooperate with higher education institutions or teacher educators;

(6) provide facilities and other resources;

(7) share findings, materials, and techniques with other school districts; and

(8) retain teachers of color and teachers who are American Indian.

(b) The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end must give
priority to applications to fund programs to induct, mentor, and retain deleted text begin Tier 2 or Tier 3deleted text end
teachers who are of color or who are American Indiandeleted text begin ,deleted text end and deleted text begin Tier 2 or Tier 3deleted text end teachers in
licensure shortage areas within the applicant's economic development region.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Program implementation.

A grant recipient may use grant funds on
implementing activities over a period of time up to 24 months. New and expanding
mentorship sites that receive a deleted text begin boarddeleted text end grant under subdivision 2 to design, develop, implement,
and evaluate their program must participate in activities that support program development
and implementation.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:


Subd. 5a.

Grant program administration.

The deleted text begin Professional Educator Licensing and
Standards Boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may enter into an interagency agreement with the Office of
Higher Education or the deleted text begin Department of Educationdeleted text end new text begin Professional Educator Licensing and
Standards Boardnew text end . The agreement may include a transfer of funds to the Office of Higher
Education or the deleted text begin Department of Educationdeleted text end new text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards
Boardnew text end to help administer the competitive grant process.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Report.

By September 30 of each year after receiving a grant, recipients must
submit a report to deleted text begin the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Boarddeleted text end new text begin the Department
of Educationnew text end on program efforts that describes mentoring and induction activities and
assesses the impact of these programs on teacher effectiveness and retention. The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin
commissionernew text end must publish a summary report for the public and submit the report to the
committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education
policy and finance in accordance with section 3.302 by November 30 of each new text begin even new text end year.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.70, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Positions transferred. new text end

new text begin Classified and unclassified positions associated with
the administration of grant programs being transferred to the Department of Education under
this section are transferred with their incumbents in accordance with section 15.039,
subdivision 7, except as otherwise provided in section 122A.07.
 new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given:

(1) "new position" means a student support services personnel full-time or part-time
position not under contract by a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit at the
start of the 2022-2023 school year;

(2) "part-time position" means a student support services personnel position less than
1.0 full-time equivalent at the start of the 2022-2023 school year;

(3) "American Rescue Plan Act" means the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,
Public Law 117-2, that awarded funds; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(4) "student support services personnel" meansnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (i) new text end an individual licensed to serve as a school counselor, school psychologist, school
social worker, school nurse, or chemical dependency counselor in Minnesotadeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) an individual not included in item (i) whose work duties primarily consist of activities
that reduce chronic student absenteeism; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) "eligible cooperative unit" means an intermediate school district or other cooperative
unit that directly serves students.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Purpose.

The purpose of student support personnel aid is to:

(1) address shortages of student support services personnel within Minnesota schools;

(2) decrease caseloads for existing student support services personnel to ensure effective
services;

(3) ensure that students receive effective student support services and integrated and
comprehensive services to improve prekindergarten through grade 12 academic, physical,
social, and emotional outcomes supporting career and college readiness and effective school
mental health services;

(4) ensure that student support services personnel serve within the scope and practice
of their training and licensure;

(5) fully integrate learning supports, instruction, assessment, data-based decision making,
and family and community engagement within a comprehensive approach that facilitates
interdisciplinary collaboration; and

(6) improve student health, new text begin attendance, new text end school safety, and school climate to support
academic success and career and college readiness.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Student support personnel aid.

(a) The deleted text begin initialdeleted text end student support personnel aid
for deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin an independent or specialnew text end school district equals the greater of the student support
personnel allowance times the adjusted pupil units at the district for the current fiscal year
or deleted text begin $40,000deleted text end new text begin $80,000new text end . The deleted text begin initialdeleted text end student support personnel aid for a charter school equals
the greater of the student support personnel allowance times the adjusted pupil units at the
charter school for the current fiscal year or deleted text begin $20,000deleted text end new text begin $40,000new text end . Aid under this paragraph must
be reserved in a fund balance that, beginning in fiscal year 2025, may not exceed the greater
of the aid entitlement in the prior fiscal year or the fund balance in the prior fiscal year.

(b) deleted text begin The cooperative student support personnel aid for a school district that is a member
of an intermediate school district or other cooperative unit that serves students equals the
greater of the cooperative student support allowance times the adjusted pupil units at the
district for the current fiscal year or $40,000. If a district is a member of more than one
cooperative unit that serves students, the revenue must be allocated among the cooperative
units. Aid under this paragraph must not exceed actual expenditures.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end The student support personnel allowance equals $11.94 for fiscal year 2024, $17.08
for fiscal year 2025, and deleted text begin $48.73deleted text end new text begin $34.24new text end for fiscal year 2026 and later.

deleted text begin (d) The cooperative student support allowance equals $0.60 for fiscal year 2024, $0.85
for fiscal year 2025, and $2.44 for fiscal year 2026 and later.
 deleted text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end

new text begin Student support personnel aid; cooperative units. new text end

new text begin (a) The initial cooperative
unit aid attributable to each member district of each eligible cooperative unit equals the
greater of $40,000 or the product of the adjusted pupil units of the member district and
$0.60 for fiscal year 2024, $0.85 for fiscal year 2025, or $2.44 for fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The total statewide cooperative unit aid available for distribution under this
subdivision equals the sum of the initial amounts calculated for each member district for
each eligible cooperative unit under paragraph (a).
 new text end

new text begin (c) Aid for each eligible cooperative unit equals:
 new text end

new text begin (1) $100,000; plus
 new text end

new text begin (2) $10,000 times the number of its member districts in excess of ten.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must subtract the sum of the amounts calculated under paragraph
(c) from the total aid available under paragraph (b) and distribute any remaining amount as
additional aid to each eligible cooperative unit as follows:
 new text end

new text begin (1) 50 percent of the remaining amount must be distributed to each eligible cooperative
unit in proportion to the number of member districts of the eligible cooperative unit relative
to the total number of member districts for all eligible cooperative units; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) 50 percent of the remaining amount must be distributed to each eligible cooperative
unit in proportion to the sum of the adjusted pupil units in each member district of the
eligible cooperative unit relative to the total number of adjusted pupil units in each member
district for all eligible cooperatives.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Aid under this subdivision must be paid directly to an eligible cooperative unit. Aid
to a cooperative unit under this subdivision must not exceed the cooperative unit's actual
expenditures.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Allowed uses.

(a) new text begin Except as provided in paragraph (d) or subdivision 4a, new text end aid
under this section must be used tonew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end hire new positions for student support services personnel deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end increase a current position that is less than 1.0 full-time equivalent to a greater number
of service hours deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3)new text end make permanent a position hired using onetime resources awarded through the federal
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, the federal Consolidated Appropriations
Act, the federal Division M-Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act, or the federal American Rescue Plan Act, or to maintain a position that would otherwise
be eliminatednew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (4) maintain a current student support services personnel position, including a position
established prior to the 2023-2024 school year, if that position provided pupil support
services to nonpublic pupils and was funded in whole or in part with state aid allotted to
the school district or intermediary service area to provide such services under section 123B.44
in fiscal year 2025 or earliernew text end .

(b) new text begin For fiscal year 2025, except as provided in paragraph (d) or subdivision 4a,
new text end cooperative student support personnel aid must be transferred to the intermediate district
or other cooperative unit of which the district is a member and used to hire new positions
for student support services personnel or increase a current position that is less than 1.0
full-time equivalent to a greater number of service hours or make permanent a position hired
using onetime resources awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act at the intermediate
district or cooperative unit.

(c) If a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit does not receive at least two
applications and is not able to hire a new full-time equivalent position with student support
personnel aidnew text begin or use the aid as otherwise provided under paragraph (d) or subdivision 4anew text end ,
the aid may be used for contracted services from individuals licensed to serve as a school
counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, school nurse, or chemical dependency
counselor in Minnesota.

new text begin (d) Aid under this section may also be used to pay the costs of:
 new text end

new text begin (1) necessary transportation among school sites for student support services personnel;
 new text end

new text begin (2) training for student support services personnel; or
 new text end

new text begin (3) technology upgrades for student support services personnel.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2025 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.901, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Additional uses for a school with declining enrollment upon board
approval. new text end

new text begin (a) If a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit has declining enrollment
in fiscal year 2025 or a later fiscal year, and is unable to use student support personnel aid
in accordance with subdivision 4, the district, charter school, or cooperative unit may use
student support personnel aid to maintain a student support services personnel position if
the position would otherwise be eliminated due to budgetary concerns.
 new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this subdivision, a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit
has declining enrollment for that fiscal year if the school district, charter school, or
cooperative unit reports fewer students on its previous fall's enrollment report than for the
second previous fall's enrollment report.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Before a school board may exercise its authority under this subdivision, the school
board must allow for public testimony on the proposal at a regularly scheduled school board
meeting before approving a resolution approving the usage of the student support personnel
aid for this purpose.
 new text end

new text begin (d) If a school district, charter school, or cooperative unit uses student support personnel
aid to initially maintain a position under paragraph (a) in any fiscal year, the school district,
charter school, or cooperative unit may continue to use student support personnel aid to
maintain that position in later fiscal years, notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph
(a).
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2025 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 136A.1276, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Report.

An alternative teacher preparation program receiving a grant under
this section must submit a report to the commissioner and the Professional Educator Licensing
and Standards Board on the grantee's ability to fill teacher shortage areas and positively
impact student achievement where data are available and do not identify individual teachers.
A grant recipient must submit the report required under this subdivision by January 31,
2018, and each deleted text begin even-numbereddeleted text end new text begin subsequentnew text end year deleted text begin thereafterdeleted text end new text begin this particular grant receives
allocated fundingnew text end . The report must include disaggregated data regarding:

(1) the racial and ethnic diversity of teachers and teacher candidates licensed through
the program; and

(2) program participant placement.

Sec. 17. new text begin TRANSFER OF GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Transfer of contracts, obligations, and unexpended funds. new text end

new text begin All contracts,
obligations, and unexpended funds associated with the administration of grant programs
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70, are transferred from the
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 15.039, subdivisions 5, 5a, and 6.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transfer of staff; protections; applicability of collective bargaining
agreements. new text end

new text begin (a) Personnel relating to the administration of grant programs under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70, with the Professional Educator Licensing and
Standards Board are transferred to the Department of Education beginning August 1, 2025,
with 30 days notice from the commissioner of management and budget and after approval
by the commissioner.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The following protections apply to employees who are transferred to the department
from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to administer grant programs
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70:
 new text end

new text begin (1) no transferred employee shall have their employment status and job classification
altered as a result of the transfer;
 new text end

new text begin (2) transferred employees who were represented by an exclusive representative prior to
the transfer shall continue to be represented by the same exclusive representative after the
transfer;
 new text end

new text begin (3) any applicable collective bargaining agreements with exclusive representatives shall
continue in full force and effect for transferred employees after the transfer;
 new text end

new text begin (4) when an employee in a temporary unclassified position is transferred to the
department, the total length of time that the employee has served in the appointment shall
include all time served in the appointment at the transferring agency and the time served in
the appointment at the department. An employee in a temporary unclassified position who
was hired by a transferring agency through an open competitive selection process in
accordance with a policy enacted by the commissioner of management and budget is
considered to have been hired through that selection process after the transfer; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) the state must meet and negotiate with the exclusive representatives of the transferred
employees about any proposed changes affecting or relating to the transferred employees'
terms and conditions of employment to the extent that the proposed changes are not addressed
in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Future transfer. new text end

new text begin (a) If the state transfers ownership or control of any facilities,
services, or operations of the department related to the administration of grant programs
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70, to another private or public
entity by subcontract, sale, assignment, lease, or other transfer, the state must require as a
written condition of the transfer of ownership or control the following:
 new text end

new text begin (1) employees who perform work in the facilities, services, or operations related to the
administration of grant programs under Minnesota Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70,
must be offered employment with the entity acquiring ownership or control before the entity
offers employment to any individual who was not employed by the transferring agency at
the time of the transfer; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) the wage and benefit standards of the transferred employees must not be reduced by
the entity acquiring ownership or control through the expiration of the collective bargaining
agreement in effect at the time of the transfer or for a period of two years after the transfer,
whichever is longer.
 new text end

new text begin (b) There is no liability on the part of, and no cause of action arises against, the state of
Minnesota or its officers or agents for any action or inaction of any entity acquiring ownership
or control of any facilities, services, or operations of the department related to the
administration of grant programs under Minnesota Statutes, sections 122A.635 and 122A.70.
 new text end

Sec. 18. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Agricultural educator grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For agricultural educator grants under Laws
2017, First Special Session chapter 5, article 2, section 51:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Alternative teacher compensation aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For alternative teacher compensation
aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.415, subdivision 4:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 88,717,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 87,942,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $8,814,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $79,903,000
for fiscal year 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $8,878,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $79,064,000
for fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Black Men Teach Twin Cities. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to Black Men Teach Twin Cities
for the purposes listed in paragraph (c):
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Black Men Teach Twin Cities must use the grant to establish partnerships with public
elementary schools with a goal of increasing the number of black male teachers to 20 percent
of the teachers at each school site. To the extent possible, Black Men Teach Twin Cities
must include sites in greater Minnesota, suburban areas, and urban settings.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The grant money may be used for:
 new text end

new text begin (1) scholarships for aspiring teachers;
 new text end

new text begin (2) student teacher stipends;
 new text end

new text begin (3) mentoring activities;
 new text end

new text begin (4) professional development, with an emphasis on early literacy training, including best
practices associated with the science of reading; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) stipends for housing to allow a teacher to live closer to the teacher's school.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Black Men Teach Twin Cities must provide a detailed report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through
grade 12 education and higher education by January 15 of each year following the year of
a grant award describing how the grant money was used. The report must describe the
progress made toward the goal of increasing the number of Black male teachers at each
school site, identify the strategies used to recruit Black teachers, and describe barriers Black
men face in the teaching profession. The report must be filed in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 3.195.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers. new text end

new text begin (a)
For the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center for a grant to the Coalition
to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers in Minnesota for nonlobbying
activities and general operating expenses that support the recruitment and retention of
racially and ethnically diverse teachers underrepresented in the state's workforce:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 100,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 100,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Collaborative urban and greater Minnesota educators of color grants. new text end

new text begin (a)
For collaborative urban and greater Minnesota educators of color competitive grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.635:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,440,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 5,440,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Up to $100,000 of the appropriation in each year is available for grant administration.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Concurrent enrollment teacher training program. new text end

new text begin (a) For the concurrent
enrollment teacher partnership under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.76:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 375,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 375,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Expanded concurrent enrollment grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to institutions offering
"Introduction to Teaching" or "Introduction to Education" courses under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.09, subdivision 10, paragraph (b):
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Up to five percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Grow Your Own pathways to teacher licensure grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to
develop, continue, or expand Grow Your Own new teacher programs under Minnesota
Statutes, section 122A.73, to develop a teaching workforce that more closely reflects the
state's increasingly diverse student population and ensure all students have equitable access
to effective and diverse teachers:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 22,954,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 22,954,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is subject to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section
122A.73, subdivision 5.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Mentoring, induction, and retention incentive program grants for teachers
of color. new text end

new text begin (a) To develop and expand mentoring, induction, and retention programs designed
for teachers of color or American Indian teachers under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.70:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 3,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 3,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to three percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Special education apprenticeship programs. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to intermediate
school districts for registered special education apprenticeship programs:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) In each year, the department must award grants of $493,000 each to Intermediate
School Districts Nos. 287, 288, 916, and 917. Grant recipients must use grant money for
registered special education apprenticeship programs. Grant money may be used for:
 new text end

new text begin (1) program oversight and administrative costs incurred by an intermediate school district
and its partner higher education institution;
 new text end

new text begin (2) stipends and tuition, fees, and other direct program costs incurred by apprentices;
 new text end

new text begin (3) stipends for teachers serving as mentors; and
 new text end

new text begin (4) the cost of substitute teachers.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to $28,000 of the appropriation in each year is available for grant administration.
 new text end

new text begin (d) This is a onetime appropriation.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Special education teacher pathway. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to develop special
education teacher pathways across Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.77:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 0
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 10,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is subject to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section
122A.77, subdivision 5.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Student support personnel aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For student support personnel aid under
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.901:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 58,556,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 60,885,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $3,655,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $54,901,000
for fiscal year 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $6,099,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $54,786,000
for fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Student support personnel workforce pathway. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant program to
develop a student support personnel workforce pathway focused on increasing school
psychologists, school nurses, school counselors, and school social workers of color and
Indigenous providers, professional respecialization, recruitment, and retention:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amount in paragraph (a), $120,000 each year is for providing support to school
nurses across the state.
 new text end

new text begin (c) To the extent practicable, the pathway grants must be used to support equal numbers
of students pursuing careers as school psychologists, school nurses, school counselors, and
school social workers.
 new text end

new text begin (d) For grants awarded to school psychologists under this subdivision, the following
terms have the meanings given:
 new text end

new text begin (1) "eligible designated trainee" means an individual enrolled in a National Association
of School Psychologists approved or American Psychological Association accredited school
psychology program granting educational specialist certificates or doctoral degrees in school
psychology;
 new text end

new text begin (2) "eligible employment" means a paid position within a school or local education
agency directly related to a training program providing direct or indirect school psychology
services. Direct services include assessment, intervention, prevention, or consultation services
to students or their family members and educational staff. Indirect services include
supervision, research and evaluation, administration, program development, technical
assistance, or professional learning to support direct services; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) "practica" means an educational experience administered and evaluated by a graduate
training program, with university and site supervision provided by appropriately credentialed
school psychologists, to develop trainees' competencies to provide school psychological
services based on the graduate training program's goals and competencies relative to
accreditation and licensure requirements.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Grants awarded to school psychologists must be used for:
 new text end

new text begin (1) providing paid, supervised, and educationally meaningful practica in a public school
setting for an eligible designated trainee enrolled in a qualifying program within the grantee's
institution;
 new text end

new text begin (2) supporting student recruitment and retention to enroll and hire an eligible designated
trainee for paid practica in public school settings; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) oversight of trainee practica and professional development by a qualifying program
to ensure the qualifications and conduct by an eligible designated trainee meet requirements
set forth by the state and accrediting agencies.
 new text end

new text begin (f) Upon successful completion of the graduate training program, grants awarded to
school psychologists must maintain eligible employment within Minnesota for a minimum
period of one-year full-time equivalent for each academic year of paid training under the
grant program.
 new text end

new text begin (g) Up to $120,000 of the appropriation in each year is available for grant administration.
 new text end

new text begin (h) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 19. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND
STANDARDS BOARD.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. new text end

new text begin The sums
indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund to the Professional Educator
Licensing and Standards Board for the fiscal years designated. Any balance in fiscal year
2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Alternative pathways support position. new text end

new text begin To fund a position at the Professional
Educator Licensing and Standards Board to support candidates through alternative pathway
programs, including the licensure via portfolio process, and to support districts, charter
schools, and educational cooperatives to become alternative preparation providers:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 205,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 208,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Heritage language and culture teachers. new text end

new text begin To support an additional licensure
pathway program for heritage language and culture teachers under Minnesota Statutes,
section 122A.631, including funding for a portfolio liaison and funding for substitute teachers
on meeting days, portfolio fees, licensure fees, and licensure exam fees for 50 program
participants:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 319,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 322,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Licensure via portfolio online platform. new text end

new text begin To complete the licensure via portfolio
online platform to streamline the portfolio submission and review process:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 471,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 321,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

Sec. 20. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall codify Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 5, article
2, section 51, as Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.78.
 new text end

ARTICLE 4

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.63, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Eligible programming.

(a) The grantee institutions may provide scholarships
to eligible students progressing toward educational goals new text begin in an early education through
grade 12 educational setting new text end in any area of teacher licensure, including an associate's,
bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in the following:

(1) any educational certification necessary for employment;

(2) early childhood family education or prekindergarten licensure;

(3) elementary and secondary education;

(4) school administration; or

(5) any educational program that provides services to American Indian students in
prekindergarten through grade 12.

(b) Scholarships may be used to cover an eligible student's cost of attendance under
section 136A.126, subdivision 3.

(c) For purposes of recruitment, the grantees or their contracted partner institutions must
agree to work with their respective organizations to hire an American Indian work-study
student or other American Indian staff to conduct initial information queries and to contact
persons working in schools to provide programming regarding education professions to
high school students who may be interested in education as a profession.

(d) At least 80 percent of the grants awarded under this section must be used for student
scholarships. No more than 20 percent of the grants awarded under this section may be used
for recruitment or administration of the student scholarships.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.81, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:


Subd. 2b.

Carry forward of funds.

Notwithstanding section 16A.28, if a school district
or Tribal contract school does not expend the full amount of the American Indian education
aid in accordance with the plan in the designated fiscal year, the school district or Tribal
contract school may carry forward and expend up to half of the remaining funds in the
following fiscal year, and is not subject to an aid reduction if:

(1) the district is otherwise following the plan submitted and approved under subdivision
2;

(2) the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee for the school is aware of and has
approved the carry forward deleted text begin and has concurred withdeleted text end new text begin fornew text end the district's educational offerings
extended to American Indian students under section 124D.78;

(3) the funds carried over are used in accordance with section 124D.74, subdivision 1;
and

(4) by April 1, the district reports to the Department of Education American Indian
education director the reason the aid was not expended in the designated fiscal year, and
describes how the district intends to expend the funds in the following fiscal year. The
district must report this information in the form and manner determined by the commissioner.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.83, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Revenue amount.

An American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant school
that is located on a reservation within the state and that complies with the requirements in
subdivision 1 is eligible to receive tribal contract or grant school aid. The amount of aid is
derived by:

(1) multiplying the formula allowance under section 126C.10, subdivision 2, less $170,
times the difference between (i) the resident pupil units as defined in section 126C.05,
subdivision 6, in average daily membership, excluding section 126C.05, subdivision 13,
and (ii) the number of pupils for the current school year, weighted according to section
126C.05, subdivision 1, deleted text begin receiving benefits under section 123B.42 or 123B.44 ordeleted text end for which
the school is receiving reimbursement under section 124D.69;

(2) adding to the result in clause (1) an amount equal to the product of the formula
allowance under section 126C.10, subdivision 2, less $300 times the tribal contract
compensation revenue pupil units;

(3) subtracting from the result in clause (2) the amount of money allotted to the school
by the federal government through Indian School Equalization Program of the Bureau of
Indian Affairs, according to Code of Federal Regulations, title 25, part 39, subparts A to E,
for the basic program as defined by section 39.11, paragraph (b), for the base rate as applied
to kindergarten through twelfth grade, excluding small school adjustments and additional
weighting, but not money allotted through subparts F to L for contingency funds, school
board training, student training, interim maintenance and minor repair, interim administration
cost, prekindergarten, and operation and maintenance, and the amount of money that is
received according to section 124D.69;

(4) dividing the result in clause (3) by the sum of the resident pupil units in average daily
membership, excluding section 126C.05, subdivision 13, plus the tribal contract compensation
revenue pupil units; and

(5) multiplying the sum of the resident pupil units, including section 126C.05, subdivision
13, in average daily membership plus the tribal contract compensation revenue pupil units
by the lesser of $3,230 for fiscal year 2019 and 51.17 percent of the formula allowance for
fiscal year 2020 and later or the result in clause (4).

Sec. 4. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin American Indian education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For American Indian education aid under
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.81, subdivision 2a:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 20,646,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 21,548,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $1,973,000 for 2025 and $18,673,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $2,074,000 for 2026 and $19,474,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Early childhood programs at Tribal contract schools. new text end

new text begin (a) For early childhood
family education programs at Tribal contract schools under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.83, subdivision 4:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 68,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 68,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Mascot replacement assistance. new text end

new text begin (a) For assistance to public schools seeking
to comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.041:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 3,972,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end

new text begin (b) A public school may apply in the form and manner determined by the commissioner
for reimbursement of costs incurred to meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section
121A.041, subdivision 2, including the costs of replacing a prohibited name, symbol, or
image on uniforms, signs, paintings, equipment, gym floors, websites, and other school
property, including supplies and other building surfaces.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must establish procedures to allow for reimbursement of costs
incurred by a public school after June 30, 2024. Subject to the availability of funding, the
commissioner may reimburse up to 100 percent of the costs under this paragraph.
 new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must establish procedures to ensure that any costs reimbursed
under this subdivision are excluded from other school revenue calculations.
 new text end

new text begin (e) This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Minnesota Indian teacher training program grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For joint grants to
assist people who are American Indian to become teachers under Minnesota Statutes, section
122A.63:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 600,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 600,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is subject to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section
122A.63, subdivision 10.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Native language revitalization grants to schools. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to school
districts, charter schools, and Tribal contract schools to offer language instruction in Dakota
and Anishinaabe languages or another language indigenous to the United States or Canada:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 7,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 7,500,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Grant amounts are to be determined based upon the number of schools within a
district implementing language courses. Eligible expenses include costs for teachers, program
supplies, and curricular resources.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Up to five percent of the appropriation in each year is available for grant
administration.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Up to $300,000 each year is for administrative and programmatic capacity at the
Department of Education.
 new text end

new text begin (e) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Permanent school fund supplemental aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For permanent school fund
supplemental aid to American Indian schools as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.73:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 40,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 40,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The permanent school fund supplemental aid for an American Indian school equals
the product of:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the amount appropriated under paragraph (a) for that fiscal year; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) the ratio of (i) the average daily membership served of the American Indian school
in the prior fiscal year, to (ii) the total average daily membership served of all American
Indian schools in the state in the prior fiscal year.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Aid under this subdivision must be paid 100 percent in the current year on a schedule
determined by the commissioner.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Tribal contract school aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For Tribal contract school aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.83:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,313,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,554,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $221,000 for 2025 and $2,092,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $232,000 for 2026 and $2,322,000 for 2027.
 new text end

ARTICLE 5

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 125A.76, subdivision 2e, is amended to read:


Subd. 2e.

Cross subsidy reduction aid.

(a) A school district's annual cross subsidy
reduction aid equals the school district's initial special education cross subsidy for the
previous fiscal year times the cross subsidy aid factor for that fiscal year.

(b) The cross subsidy aid factor equals 6.43 percent for fiscal year 2023; 44 percent for
fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; deleted text begin anddeleted text end 50 percent for fiscal year 2027new text begin ; and 53.26 percent
for fiscal year 2028new text end and later.

Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Aid for children with disabilities. new text end

new text begin (a) For aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
125A.75, subdivision 3, for children with disabilities placed in residential facilities within
district boundaries for whom no district of residence can be determined:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,240,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,570,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) If the appropriation for either year is insufficient, the appropriation for the other year
is available.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Court-placed special education revenue. new text end

new text begin For reimbursing serving school
districts for unreimbursed eligible expenditures attributable to children placed in the serving
school district by court action under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.79, subdivision 4:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 41,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 42,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Special education; regular. new text end

new text begin (a) For special education aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 125A.76:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,789,872,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 3,023,359,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $322,670,000 for 2025 and $2,467,202,000 for
2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $347,310,000 for 2026 and $2,676,049,000 for
2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Special education out-of-state tuition. new text end

new text begin For special education out-of-state
tuition under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.79, subdivision 8:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Special education separate sites and programs. new text end

new text begin (a) For aid for special
education separate sites and programs under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.81, subdivision
4:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,470,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,695,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $427,000 for 2025 and $4,043,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $449,000 for 2026 and $4,246,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Travel for home-based services. new text end

new text begin (a) For aid for teacher travel for home-based
services under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.75, subdivision 1:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 488,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 538,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $44,000 for 2025 and $444,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $49,000 for 2026 and $489,000 for 2027.
 new text end

ARTICLE 6

FACILITIES, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

Section 1.

new text begin [121A.241] CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Cardiac emergency response plan. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section,
a "cardiac emergency response plan" means a written document that establishes specific
steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in a specific setting.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, a school district or charter school must
develop a cardiac emergency response plan established by the American Heart Association
or other cardiovascular care organization or the model plan developed by the commissioner
under section 121A.035, subdivision 1, for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property.
At a minimum, the plan must:
 new text end

new text begin (1) establish a school cardiac emergency response team and plan of activation during
the event of sudden cardiac arrest;
 new text end

new text begin (2) provide for placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on school grounds
following American Heart Association or other nationally recognized cardiovascular care
organization guidelines;
 new text end

new text begin (3) provide for routine maintenance of AEDs;
 new text end

new text begin (4) provide for distribution of the plan on school grounds and in coordination with local
emergency medical services providers;
 new text end

new text begin (5) provide for annual cardiac emergency response plan drills for school staff and
students; and
 new text end

new text begin (6) require the school board to annually review and evaluate the effectiveness of the
plan.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cardiac emergency response plan; athletic program. new text end

new text begin (a) Beginning in the
2026-2027 school year, a school district or charter school with an athletic department or
organized athletic program must develop a cardiac emergency response plan. The plan must
be consistent with recommendations or core elements proposed by the American Heart
Association or an athletic emergency action plan following nationally recognized
recommendations or core elements that are venue specific. At a minimum, a cardiac
emergency response plan for athletics must:
 new text end

new text begin (1) provide for venue specific and appropriate use of school personnel to respond to
incidents involving an individual experiencing cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening
emergency while attending or participating in an athletic practice or event on school grounds;
 new text end

new text begin (2) provide for AEDs in clearly marked, unlocked, and easily accessible locations at
each school athletic venue and event following guidelines established by the American
Heart Association or an organization focused on cardiovascular care;
 new text end

new text begin (3) require an AED to be accessible during the school day and on location at a
school-sponsored athletic event or team practice when the school's students are participating;
 new text end

new text begin (4) require AEDs to be tested and maintained according to the manufacturer's operational
guidelines; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) require appropriate first aid, ambulance, rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency
medical services providers notice of the AED, the type of AED, and its location.
 new text end

new text begin (b) A cardiac emergency response plan developed under subdivision 1 may include the
requirements of the required plan for the athletic program.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.48, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Resolution.

(a) Upon a resolution of a board in the area proposed for
consolidation or upon receipt of a petition therefor executed by 25 percent of the voters
resident in the area proposed for consolidation or by 50 such voters, whichever is less, the
county auditor of the county which contains the greatest land area of the proposed new
district shall prepare a plat. The resolution or petition must show the approximate area
proposed for consolidation.

(b) The resolution or petition may propose the following:

(1) that the bonded debt of the component districts will be paid according to the levies
previously made for that debt under chapter 475, or that the taxable property in the newly
created district will be taxable for the payment of all or a portion of the bonded debt
previously incurred by any component district as provided in subdivision 18;

(2) that obligations for a capital loan or an energy loan made according to section 216C.37
or sections 298.292 to 298.297 outstanding in a preexisting district as of the effective date
of consolidation remain solely with the preexisting district that obtained the loan, or that
all or a portion of the loan obligations will be assumed by the newly created or enlarged
district and paid by the newly created or enlarged district on behalf of the preexisting district
that obtained the loan;

(3) that referendum levies previously deleted text begin approved by voters ofdeleted text end new text begin authorized fornew text end the component
districts pursuant to section 126C.17, deleted text begin subdivision 9deleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end or its predecessor provision, be combined
as provided in section 123A.73, subdivision 4 or 5, or that the referendum levies be
discontinued;

(4)new text begin that capital project referendum revenue previously authorized for the component
districts pursuant to section 123B.63 be combined as provided in section 123A.73,
subdivision 6a, or that the capital project referendum revenue be discontinued;
new text end

new text begin (5)new text end that the board of the newly created district consist of the number of members
determined by the component districts, which may be six or seven members elected according
to subdivision 20, or any number of existing school board members of the component
districts, and a method to gradually reduce the membership to six or seven; or

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end that separate election districts from which board members will be elected, the
boundaries of these election districts, and the initial term of the member elected from each
of these election districts be established.

The resolution must provide for election of board members from one of the following
options: single-member districts; multimember districts; at large; or a combination of these
options. The resolution must include a plan for the orderly transition to the option chosen.

A group of districts that operates a cooperative secondary facility funded under section
123A.443 may also propose a temporary board structure as specified in section 123A.443,
subdivision 9.

If a county auditor receives more than one request for a plat and the requests involve
parts of identical districts, the auditor shall prepare a plat which in the auditor's opinion best
serves the educational interests of the inhabitants of the districts or areas affected.

(c) The plat must show:

(1) Boundaries of the proposed district, as determined by the county auditor, and present
district boundaries,

(2) The location of school buildings in the area proposed as a new district and the location
of school buildings in adjoining districts,

(3) The boundaries of any proposed separate election districts, and

(4) Other pertinent information as determined by the county auditor.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.48, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Supporting statement.

The county auditor shall prepare a supporting statement
to accompany the plat. The statement must contain:

(a) The adjusted net tax capacity of property in the proposed district,

(b) If a part of any district is included in the proposed new district, the adjusted net tax
capacity of the property and the approximate number of pupils residing in the part of the
district included shall be shown separately and the adjusted net tax capacity of the property
and the approximate number of pupils residing in the part of the district not included shall
also be shown,

(c) The reasons for the proposed consolidation, including a statement that at the time
the plat is submitted to the commissioner of education, no proceedings are pending to
dissolve any district involved in the plat unless all of the district to be dissolved and all of
each district to which attachment is proposed is included in the plat,

(d) A statement showing that the jurisdictional fact requirements of subdivision 1 are
met by the proposal,

(e) Any proposal contained in the resolution or petition regarding the disposition of the
bonded debt, outstanding energy loans made according to section 216C.37 or sections
298.292 to 298.297, capital loan obligations, new text begin capital project referendum revenue, new text end or
referendum levies of component districts,

(f) Any other information the county auditor desires to include, and

(g) The signature of the county auditor.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123A.73, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Consolidation; capital project referendum revenue. new text end

new text begin (a) As of the effective
date of a consolidation pursuant to section 123A.48, the capital project referendum revenue
for the newly created district must be recalculated as provided in this subdivision.
 new text end

new text begin (b) The capital project tax rate for the newly created district may not exceed the rate that
would raise an amount equal to the combined dollar amount of the capital project referendum
revenues authorized by each of the component districts for the year preceding the
consolidation, unless the capital project referendum revenue authorization of the newly
created district is subsequently modified pursuant to section 123B.63.
 new text end

new text begin (c) If the plan for consolidation so provides, or if the plan makes no provision concerning
capital project referendum revenues, the capital project tax rate equals the maximum rate
calculated under paragraph (b).
 new text end

new text begin (d) If the plan for consolidation so provides, the capital project tax rate may be less than
the maximum rate calculated under paragraph (b).
 new text end

new text begin (e) If the plan for consolidation provides for discontinuance of capital project referendum
revenue previously authorized for the component districts, the newly created district must
not receive capital project referendum revenue unless the voters of the newly created district
authorize capital project referendum revenue pursuant to section 123B.63.
 new text end

new text begin (f) The capital project referendum authorization for the newly created district as
recalculated under this subdivision must continue for a period of time equal to the longest
period authorized for any component district.
 new text end

new text begin (g) The capital project referendum revenue authorization for the newly created district
may be renewed by the school board of the newly created district pursuant to section 123B.63
for a term not to exceed the longest period authorized for any component district.
 new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.595, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Long-term facilities maintenance revenue.

(a) Long-term facilities
maintenance revenue equals the greater of (1) the sum of (i) $380 times the district's adjusted
pupil units times the lesser of one or the ratio of the district's average building age to 35
years, plus (ii) the cost approved by the commissioner for indoor air quality, fire alarm and
suppression, and asbestos abatement projects under section 123B.57, subdivision 6, new text begin and
roof repair and replacement new text end with an estimated cost of $100,000 or more per site, plus (iii)
for a school district with an approved voluntary prekindergarten program under section
142D.08, the cost approved by the commissioner for remodeling existing instructional space
to accommodate prekindergarten instruction, or (2) the sum of (i) the amount the district
would have qualified for under Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 123B.57, Minnesota
Statutes 2014, section 123B.59, and Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 123B.591, and (ii)
for a school district with an approved voluntary prekindergarten program under section
142D.08, the cost approved by the commissioner for remodeling existing instructional space
to accommodate prekindergarten instruction.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a school district that qualified for eligibility under
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 123B.59, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), for fiscal year 2010
remains eligible for funding under this section as a district that would have qualified for
eligibility under Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 123B.59, subdivision 1, paragraph (a),
for fiscal year 2017 and later.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2027 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.595, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Facilities plans.

(a) To qualify for revenue under this section, a school district
or intermediate districtdeleted text begin , not including a charter school,deleted text end must have a ten-year facility plan
adopted by the school board and approved by the commissioner. The plan must include
provisions for implementing a health and safety program that complies with health, safety,
and environmental regulations and best practices, including indoor air quality management
and remediation of lead hazards.new text begin For fiscal year 2027 and later, the plan must address the
maintenance and repair schedule for each school's roof for which funding is requested.new text end For
planning purposes, the plan must also address provisions for providing a gender-neutral
single-user restroom at each school site.

(b) The district must annually update the plan, submit the plan to the commissioner for
approval by July 31, and indicate whether the district will issue bonds to finance the plan
or levy for the costs.

(c) For school districts issuing bonds to finance the plan, the plan must include a debt
service schedule demonstrating that the debt service revenue required to pay the principal
and interest on the bonds each year will not exceed the projected long-term facilities revenue
for that year.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.595, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Long-term facilities maintenance equalized levy.

(a) A district's long-term
facilities maintenance equalized levy equals the district's long-term facilities maintenance
equalization revenue minus the greater of:

(1) the lesser of the district's long-term facilities maintenance equalization revenue or
the amount of aid the district received for fiscal year 2015 under Minnesota Statutes 2014,
section 123B.59, subdivision 6; or

(2) the district's long-term facilities maintenance equalization revenue times the greater
of (i) zero, or (ii) one minus the ratio of its adjusted net tax capacity per adjusted pupil unit
in the year preceding the year the levy is certified to deleted text begin 123 percent ofdeleted text end new text begin the product of the
equalizing factor timesnew text end the state average adjusted net tax capacity per adjusted pupil unit
for all school districts in the year preceding the year the levy is certified.new text begin The equalizing
factor equals 123 percent for fiscal year 2026, 125.5 percent for fiscal year 2027, and 127
percent for fiscal year 2028 and later.
new text end

(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "adjusted net tax capacity" means the value described
in section 126C.01, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.595, subdivision 10, is amended to read:


Subd. 10.

Allowed uses for long-term facilities maintenance revenue.

(a) A district
may use revenue under this section for any of the following:

(1) deferred capital expenditures and maintenance projects necessary to prevent further
erosion of facilitiesnew text begin , including repair and replacement of roofsnew text end ;

(2) increasing accessibility of school facilities;

(3) health and safety capital projects under section 123B.57;

(4) remodeling or constructing a gender-neutral single-user restroom at each school site;
or

(5) by board resolution, to transfer money from the general fund reserve for long-term
facilities maintenance to the debt redemption fund to pay the amounts needed to meet, when
due, principal and interest on general obligation bonds issued under subdivision 5.

(b) A charter school may use revenue under this section for any purpose related to the
school.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.63, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Capital project levy referendum.

(a) A district may levy the local tax rate
approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question to provide funds for an approved
project. The election must take place no more than five years before the estimated date of
commencement of the project. The referendum must be held on a date authorized by section
205A.05, subdivision 1a. A district must meet the requirements of section 123B.71 for
projects funded under this section. If a review and comment is required under section
123B.71, subdivision 8, a referendum for a project not receiving a positive review and
comment by the commissioner must be approved by at least 60 percent of the voters at the
election.

(b) The referendum may be called by the school board and may be held:

(1) separately, before an election for the issuance of obligations for the project under
chapter 475; or

(2) in conjunction with an election for the issuance of obligations for the project under
chapter 475; or

(3) notwithstanding section 475.59, as a conjunctive question authorizing both the capital
project levy and the issuance of obligations for the project under chapter 475. Any obligations
authorized for a project may be issued within five years of the date of the election.

(c) The ballot must provide a general description of the proposed project, state the
estimated total cost of the project, state whether the project has received a positive or negative
review and comment from the commissioner, state the maximum amount of the capital
project levy as a percentage of net tax capacity, state the amount that will be raised by that
local tax rate in the first year it is to be levied, deleted text begin anddeleted text end state the maximum number of years that
the levy authorization will applynew text begin , and state that the levy authorization approved by the voters
may be renewed once by the school board after holding a meeting and allowing public
testimony on the proposed renewalnew text end .

The ballot must contain a textual portion with the information required in this section
and a question stating substantially the following:

"Shall the capital project levy proposed by the board of .......... School District No. ..........
be approved?"

If approved, the amount provided by the approved local tax rate applied to the net tax
capacity for the year preceding the year the levy is certified may be certified for the number
of years, not to exceed ten, approved.

(d) If the district proposes a new capital project to begin at the time the existing capital
project expires and at the same maximum tax rate, the general description on the ballot may
state that the capital project levy is being renewed and that the tax rate is not being increased
from the previous year's rate. An election to renew authority under this paragraph may be
called at any time that is otherwise authorized by this subdivision. The ballot notice required
under section 275.60 may be modified to read:

"BY VOTING YES ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW
AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO
EXPIRE."

(e) In the event a conjunctive question proposes to authorize both the capital project
levy and the issuance of obligations for the project, appropriate language authorizing the
issuance of obligations must also be included in the question.

new text begin (f) Notwithstanding the election requirements of this subdivision, a school board may
renew an expiring capital projects referendum, including an expiring capital project
referendum authorized under section 123A.73, subdivision 6a, by board action if:
 new text end

new text begin (1) the annual amount of the referendum is the same as the amount expiring;
 new text end

new text begin (2) the term of the renewed capital projects referendum is no longer than the initial term
approved by the voters, except as provided under section 123A.73, subdivision 6a;
 new text end

new text begin (3) the ballot for the election in which the expiring capital projects referendum was
approved by the voters stated that the levy authorization approved by the voters may be
renewed once by the school board, consistent with the requirements of paragraph (c), except
that the requirement under this clause does not apply to an expiring capital projects
referendum that was approved by the voters in an election occurring before November 4,
2025;
 new text end

new text begin (4) the school board, having taken a recorded vote, has adopted a written resolution
authorizing the renewal after holding a meeting and allowing public testimony on the
proposed renewal; and
 new text end

new text begin (5) the expiring capital projects referendum has not been previously renewed by board
action.
 new text end

new text begin (g) A resolution authorized in paragraph (f) must be adopted by the school board no
later than June 15 of the year the renewed capital levy is first certified, and becomes effective
60 days after its adoption. A referendum expires in the last fiscal year in which the
referendum generates revenue for the school district. A school board may renew an expiring
capital projects referendum under this subdivision not more than two fiscal years before the
referendum expires. A district renewing an expiring capital projects referendum under this
subdivision must submit a copy of the adopted resolution to the commissioner and to the
county auditor no later than August 15 of the fiscal year in which the referendum expires.
 new text end

deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end The district must notify the commissioner of the results of the referendum.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to elections occurring on or after November 4, 2025.
 new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.71, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Review and comment.

A school district, a special education cooperative, or
a cooperative unit of government, as defined in section 123A.24, subdivision 2, must not
enter into an installment contract for purchase or a lease agreement, hold a referendum for
bonds, nor solicit bids for new construction, expansion, or remodeling of an educational
facility that requires an expenditure in excess of $500,000 per school site if it has a capital
loan outstanding, or $2,000,000 per school site if it does not have a capital loan outstanding,
prior to review and comment by the commissioner. New construction, expansion, or
remodeling of an educational facility funded only with general education revenue, deleted text begin lease
levy proceeds from an additional capital expenditure levy under section 126C.40, subdivision
1,deleted text end capital facilities bond proceeds, or long-term facilities maintenance revenue is exempt
from this provision. A capital project under section 123B.63 addressing only technology is
exempt from this provision if the district submits a school board resolution stating that funds
approved by the voters will be used only as authorized in section 126C.10, subdivision 14.
A school board shall not separate portions of a single project into components to avoid the
requirements of this subdivision.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for taxes payable in 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 125B.15, is amended to read:


125B.15 INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS.

(a) Recognizing the difference between school libraries, school computer labs, and
school media centers, which serve unique educational purposes, and public libraries, which
are designed for public inquiry, all computers at a school site with access to the Internet
available for student use must be equipped to restrict, including by use of available software
filtering technology or other effective methods, all student access to material that is
reasonably believed to be obscene or child pornography or material harmful to minors under
federal or state law.

(b) A school site is not required to purchase filtering technology if the school site would
incur more than incidental expense in making the purchase.

(c) A school district deleted text begin receiving technology revenue under section 125B.26deleted text end must prohibit,
including through use of available software filtering technology or other effective methods,
adult access to material that under federal or state law is reasonably believed to be obscene
or child pornography.

(d) A school district, its agents or employees, are immune from liability for failure to
comply with this section if they have made a good faith effort to comply with the
requirements of this section.

(e) "School site" means an education site as defined in section 123B.04, subdivision 1,
or charter school under chapter 124E.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.40, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

To lease building or land.

(a) When an independent or a special school
district or a group of independent or special school districts finds it economically
advantageous to rent or lease a building or land for any instructional purposes or for school
storage or furniture repair, deleted text begin and it determines that the operating capital revenue authorized
under section 126C.10, subdivision 13, is insufficient for this purpose,deleted text end it may apply to the
commissioner for permission to make an additional capital expenditure levy for this purpose.
An application for permission to levy under this subdivision must contain deleted text begin financial
justification for the proposed levy,deleted text end the terms and conditions of the proposed lease, and a
description of the space to be leased and its proposed use.new text begin Projects funded under this
subdivision that require an expenditure in excess of $500,000 per school site if the school
district has a capital loan outstanding, or $2,000,000 per school site if the school district
does not have a capital loan outstanding, are subject to review and comment under section
123B.71, subdivision 8, in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

(b) The criteria for approval of applications to levy under this subdivision must new text begin be
annually prescribed by the commissioner, and must new text end includenew text begin but are not limited tonew text end : the
reasonableness of the price, the appropriateness of the space to the proposed activity, the
feasibility of transporting pupils to the leased building or land, conformity of the lease to
the laws and rules of the state of Minnesota, deleted text begin anddeleted text end the appropriateness of the proposed lease
to the space needs deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin of the district,new text end the financial condition of the districtnew text begin , and a review of
the statutory operating debt percentage applicable to the districtnew text end . The commissioner must
not authorize a levy under this subdivision in an amount greater than the cost to the district
of renting or leasing a building or land for approved purposes. The proceeds of this levy
must not be used for deleted text begin custodial or other maintenance servicesdeleted text end new text begin operating costsnew text end . A district may
not levy under this subdivision for the purpose of leasing or renting a district-owned building
or site to itself.

(c) For agreements finalized after July 1, 1997, a district may not levy under this
subdivision for the purpose of leasing: (1) a newly constructed building used primarily for
regular kindergarten, elementary, or secondary instruction; or (2) a newly constructed
building addition or additions used primarily for regular kindergarten, elementary, or
secondary instruction that contains more than 20 percent of the square footage of the
previously existing building.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), a district may levy under this subdivision for the
purpose of leasing or renting a district-owned building or site to itself only if the amount is
needed by the district to make payments required by a lease purchase agreement, installment
purchase agreement, or other deferred payments agreement authorized by law, and the levy
meets the requirements of paragraph (c). A levy authorized for a district by the commissioner
under this paragraph may be in the amount needed by the district to make payments required
by a lease purchase agreement, installment purchase agreement, or other deferred payments
agreement authorized by law, provided that any agreement include a provision giving the
school districts the right to terminate the agreement annually without penalty.

(e) The total levy under this subdivision for a district for any year must not exceed $212
times the adjusted pupil units for the fiscal year to which the levy is attributable.

(f) For agreements for which a review and comment new text begin under section 123B.71, subdivision
8, new text end have been submitted to the Department of Education after April 1, 1998, the term
"instructional purpose" as used in this subdivision excludes expenditures on stadiums.

(g) The commissioner of education may authorize a school district to exceed the limit
in paragraph (e) if the school district petitions the commissioner for approval. The
commissioner shall grant approval to a school district to exceed the limit in paragraph (e)
for not more than five years if the district meets the following criteria:

(1) the school district has been experiencing pupil enrollment growth in the preceding
five years;

(2) the purpose of the increased levy is in the long-term public interest;

(3) the purpose of the increased levy promotes colocation of government services; and

(4) the purpose of the increased levy is in the long-term interest of the district by avoiding
over construction of school facilities.

(h) A school district that is a member of an intermediate school district or other
cooperative unit under section 123A.24, subdivision 2, or a joint powers district under
section 471.59 may include in its authority under this section the costs associated with leases
of administrative and classroom space for programs of the intermediate school district or
other cooperative unit under section 123A.24, subdivision 2, or joint powers district under
section 471.59. This authority must not exceed $65 times the adjusted pupil units of the
member districts. This authority is in addition to any other authority authorized under this
section. The intermediate school district, other cooperative unit, or joint powers district may
specify which member districts will levy for lease costs under this paragraph.

(i) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a district may levy under this subdivision for the
purpose of leasing administrative space if the district can demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the commissioner that the lease cost for the administrative space is no greater than the lease
cost for instructional space that the district would otherwise lease. The commissioner must
deny this levy authority unless the district passes a resolution stating its intent to lease
instructional space under this section if the commissioner does not grant authority under
this paragraph. The resolution must also certify that the lease cost for administrative space
under this paragraph is no greater than the lease cost for the district's proposed instructional
lease.

(j) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a district may levy under this subdivision for the
district's proportionate share of deferred maintenance expenditures for a district-owned
building or site leased to a cooperative unit under section 123A.24, subdivision 2, or a joint
powers district under section 471.59 for any instructional purposes or for school storage.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for taxes payable in 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.40, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
 new text end

new text begin (b) "Capital lease" means an agreement to use, construct, or remodel a site that results
in ownership of the site by the district.
 new text end

new text begin (c) "Instructional purposes" means that the use of a building or land being leased leads
to education-related outcomes identified in law or state program policy.
 new text end

new text begin (d) "Joint powers lease" means a capital lease or operational lease under which two or
more districts agree to contribute to the annual lease costs. Under a joint powers lease, the
host district or joint powers district has the authority to allocate lease costs to member
districts for leases approved by the commissioner.
 new text end

new text begin (e) "Operating costs" means the costs of regular maintenance or custodial supplies and
services.
 new text end

new text begin (f) "Operational lease" means an agreement to use buildings or land that does not result
in ownership of the property by the district.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for taxes payable in 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.45, is amended to read:


126C.45 ICE ARENA LEVY.

(a) Each year, an independent school district operating and maintaining an ice arena,
may levy for the net operational costs of the ice arena. The levy may not exceed the net
actual costs of operation of the arena for the previous year. Net actual costs are defined as
operating costs less any operating revenues.

new text begin (b) Two or more school districts may enter into a cooperation agreement to operate and
maintain an ice arena. A district with a cooperation agreement must apportion the qualifying
costs and annual levy amount among each cooperating district as specified in the cooperation
agreement. Cooperating districts must report the apportionment of the costs and levy to the
Department of Education in the form and manner specified by the commissioner.
 new text end

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end Any district operating and maintaining an ice arena must demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the deleted text begin Office of Monitoring in thedeleted text end department that the district will offer equal
sports opportunities for male and female students to use its ice arena, particularly in areas
of access to prime practice time, team support, and providing junior varsity and younger
level teams for girls' ice sports and ice sports offerings.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for taxes payable in 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.45, subdivision 11, is amended to read:


Subd. 11.

Payment percentage for reimbursement aids.

One hundred percent of the
aid for the previous fiscal year must be paid in the current year for the following aids:
deleted text begin telecommunications/Internet access equity aid according to section 125B.26,deleted text end special
education special pupil aid according to section 125A.75, subdivision 3, aid for court-placed
special education expenses according to section 125A.79, subdivision 4, and aid for special
education out-of-state tuition according to section 125A.79, subdivision 8, and shared time
aid according to section 126C.01, subdivision 7.

Sec. 16. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cardiac emergency response plan assistance. new text end

new text begin (a) To assist school districts
and charter schools implementing cardiac emergency response plans under Minnesota
Statutes, section 121A.241:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 250,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Funding may be used for activities and equipment that promote cardiac emergency
response plan preparedness in schools, including but not limited to the purchase and
maintenance of automated external defibrillators, purchase of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment and training for faculty and staff, basic first aid training, and educational materials
related to cardiac emergency response preparedness.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Debt service equalization aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For debt service equalization aid under
Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.53, subdivision 6:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 16,218,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 14,327,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $1,986,000 for 2025 and $14,232,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $1,581,000 for 2026 and $12,746,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Grants for gender-neutral single-user restrooms. new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to school
districts for remodeling, constructing, or repurposing space for gender-neutral single-user
restrooms:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,064,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,064,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) A school district or a cooperative unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 123A.24,
subdivision 2, may apply for a grant of not more than $75,000 per site under this subdivision
in the form and manner specified by the commissioner.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must ensure that grants are awarded to schools to reflect the
geographic diversity of the state.
 new text end

new text begin (d) Up to $75,000 each year is available for grant administration and monitoring.
 new text end

new text begin (e) By February 1 of each year, the commissioner must annually report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten
through grade 12 education on the number of grants that were awarded each year and the
number of grant applications that were unfunded each year.
 new text end

new text begin (f) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Long-term facilities maintenance equalized aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For long-term facilities
maintenance equalized aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595, subdivision 9:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 97,104,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 97,910,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $10,719,000 for 2025 and $86,385,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $9,597,000 for 2026 and $88,313,000 for 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 123B.595, subdivision 2; and 125B.26, new text end new text begin are repealed.
 new text end

ARTICLE 7

SCHOOL NUTRITION AND LIBRARIES

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.111, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

Federal child and adult care food program and federal summer food
service program; criteria and noticenew text begin ; board of directors; salariesnew text end .

(a) The commissioner
must post on the department's website eligibility criteria and application information for
nonprofit organizations interested in applying to the commissioner for approval as a multisite
sponsoring organization under the federal child and adult care food program and federal
summer food service program. The posted criteria and information must inform interested
nonprofit organizations about:

(1) the criteria the commissioner uses to approve or disapprove an application, including
how an applicant demonstrates financial viability for the Minnesota program, among other
criteria;

(2) the commissioner's process and time line for notifying an applicant when its
application is approved or disapproved and, if the application is disapproved, the explanation
the commissioner provides to the applicant; and

(3) any appeal or other recourse available to a disapproved applicant.

(b) The commissioner must evaluate financial eligibility as part of the application process.
An organization applying to be a prospective nonprofit multisite sponsoring organization
for the federal child and adult care food program or the federal summer food service program
must provide documentation of financial viability as an organization. Documentation must
include:

(1) evidence that the organization has operated for at least one year and has filed at least
one tax return;

(2) the most recent tax return submitted by the organization and corresponding forms
and financial statements;

(3) a profit and loss statement and balance sheet or similar financial information; and

(4) evidence that at least ten percent of the organization's operating revenue comes from
sources other than the United States Department of Agriculture child nutrition program and
that the organization has additional funds or a performance bond available to cover at least
one month of reimbursement claims.

new text begin (c) When a nonprofit organization applies for sponsorship as a multisite sponsoring
organization under the federal child and adult care food program or federal summer food
service program, applications are evaluated on the following criteria in addition to federal
requirements:
 new text end

new text begin (1) any sponsor that applies to receive reimbursement over the federal single audit
threshold, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 2, section 200, must ensure a
minimum of one full-time equivalent financial director, or similar role, for the organization.
This position must be solely dedicated to the responsibilities of a financial director, or similar
role, and be separate from any other position within the organization;
 new text end

new text begin (2) volunteers must not be allowed to make organization-level decisions, monitor sites,
or provide financial oversight. Board members, whether paid or unpaid, are not considered
volunteers; and
 new text end

new text begin (3) unless granted special approval by the commissioner, sponsoring organizations are
limited to an annual maximum increase of 25 percent for the number of sponsored sites and
total reimbursement.
 new text end

new text begin (d) A nonprofit multisite sponsoring organization must be governed by a board of
directors consistent with the following requirements:
 new text end

new text begin (1) board bylaws must outline the procedures for changing the governance structure,
following the requirements of chapter 317A;
 new text end

new text begin (2) board of director meetings must comply with chapter 13D governing open meetings;
and
 new text end

new text begin (3) a nonprofit multisite sponsoring organization must publish and maintain:
 new text end

new text begin (i) the meeting minutes of the board of directors and of members and committees having
board-delegated authority, within 30 days following the earlier of the date of board approval
or the next regularly scheduled meeting, and for at least 365 days from the date of publication;
and
 new text end

new text begin (ii) directory information for the board of directors and for the members of committees
having board-delegated authority.
 new text end

new text begin (e) The commissioner must post annually on the department's website the approved
salary range for the positions of executive director, financial director, monitoring staff,
administrative staff, and officer-level positions for multisite sponsoring organizations under
the federal child and adult care food program and federal summer food service program.
Salaries charged to the nonprofit food service fund must fall within these ranges.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.111, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

School food service fund.

(a) The expenses described in this subdivision must
be recorded as provided in this subdivision.

(b) In each district, the expenses for a school food service program for pupils must be
attributed to a school food service fund. Under a food service program, the school food
service may prepare or serve milk, meals, or snacks in connection with school or community
service activities.

(c) Revenues and expenditures for food service activities must be recorded in the food
service fund. The costs of processing applications, accounting for meals, preparing and
serving food, providing kitchen custodial services, new text begin waste management, new text end and other expenses
involving the preparing of meals or the kitchen deleted text begin sectiondeleted text end new text begin or serving area sectionsnew text end of the
lunchroom may be charged to the food service fund or to the general fund of the district.
new text begin For the purposes of this paragraph, the costs of serving food include the costs of technology
and systems related to serving line automation and meal tracking. new text end The costs of deleted text begin lunchroom
supervision,deleted text end lunchroom custodial services, lunchroom utilities, lunchroom furniture, and
other administrative costs of the food service program must be charged to the general fund.new text begin
Staff whose primary responsibility is financial or program management of food service
operations may charge time spent managing the program to the food service fund.
new text end

deleted text begin That portion of superintendent and fiscal manager costs that can be documented as
attributable to the food service program may be charged to the food service fund provided
that the school district does not employ or contract with a food service director or other
individual who manages the food service program, or food service management company.
If the cost of the superintendent or fiscal manager is charged to the food service fund, the
charge must be at a wage rate not to exceed the statewide average for food service directors
as determined by the department.
 deleted text end

(d) Capital expenditures for the purchase of food service equipment must be made from
the general fund and not the food service fund, unless the restricted balance in the food
service fund at the end of the last fiscal year is greater than the cost of the equipment to be
purchased.

(e) If the condition set out in paragraph (d) applies, the equipment may be purchased
from the food service fund.

(f) If a deficit in the food service fund exists at the end of a fiscal year, and the deficit
is not eliminated by revenues from food service operations in the next fiscal year, then the
deficit must be eliminated by a permanent fund transfer from the general fund at the end of
that second fiscal year. deleted text begin However, if a district contracts with a food service management
company during the period in which the deficit has accrued, the deficit must be eliminated
by a payment from the food service management company.
deleted text end

(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), a district may incur a deficit in the food service fund
for up to three years without making the permanent transfer if the district submits to the
commissioner by January 1 of the second fiscal year a plan for eliminating that deficit at
the end of the third fiscal year.

(h) If a surplus in the food service fund exists at the end of a fiscal year for three
successive years, a district may recode for deleted text begin that fiscal yeardeleted text end the new text begin documented new text end costs of deleted text begin lunchroom
supervision,deleted text end lunchroom custodial services, lunchroom utilities, lunchroom furniture, and
other administrative costs of the food service program charged to the general fund according
to paragraph (c)new text begin , or costs under paragraph (j),new text end and charge those costs to the food service
fund new text begin identified by the commissioner new text end in a total amount not to exceed the amount of surplus
deleted text begin in the food service funddeleted text end .

(i) For purposes of this subdivision, "lunchroom furniture" means tables and chairs
regularly used by pupils in a lunchroom from which they may consume milk, meals, or
snacks in connection with school or community service activities.

new text begin (j) The costs of kitchen, serving area, lunchroom, and food storage remodeling or
reconfiguration, including facility expansion, may not be charged to the food service fund,
except as provided under paragraph (h). The costs of plumbing, electrical, air handling,
ventilation, or other building utility work necessary to operate equipment essential for food
service activities or to remediate food service-related health and safety hazards may not be
charged to the food service fund, except as provided under paragraph (h).
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.111, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Second lunch. new text end

new text begin A school that receives school lunch aid under this section must
allow a student to purchase a second lunch if the student has already selected a reimbursable
lunch. The meal price for the second lunch must not exceed the meal price for lunch served
to a nonprogram adult.
 new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.1158, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Second breakfast. new text end

new text begin A school that receives school breakfast aid under this section
or under section 124D.111, subdivision 1d, must allow a student to purchase a second
breakfast if the student has already selected a reimbursable breakfast. The meal price for
the second breakfast must not exceed the meal price for breakfast served to a nonprogram
adult.
 new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.119, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Summer deleted text begin Food Servicedeleted text end new text begin Electronic Benefit Transfernew text end Program
replacement aid.

State funds are available to compensate deleted text begin department-approveddeleted text end new text begin school food
authorities who gather student data for the new text end Summer deleted text begin Food Servicedeleted text end new text begin Electronic Benefit Transfernew text end
Program deleted text begin sponsorsdeleted text end . Reimbursement shall be made deleted text begin ondeleted text end new text begin bynew text end December 15 based on deleted text begin total meals
served by each sponsor from the end of the school year to the beginning of the next school
yeardeleted text end new text begin the number of pupil units eligible during the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer
Program eligibility yearnew text end on a pro rata basis.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

School library aid.

deleted text begin For fiscal year 2024 and later,deleted text end School library aid for
deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin an independent or special schoolnew text end district equals the greater of $16.11 times the district's
adjusted pupil units for the school year or $40,000. deleted text begin For fiscal year 2024 and later,deleted text end School
library aid for a charter school equals the greater of $16.11 times the charter school's adjusted
pupil units for the school year or $20,000.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Uses of school library aid.

School library aid must be reserved and used for
directly funding the costs of the following purposes within a new text begin school new text end librarynew text begin or school library
media center, as defined in section 124D.991new text end :

(1) the salaries and benefits of a school library media specialist;

deleted text begin (2) electronic, computer, and audiovisual equipment;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) information technology infrastructure and digital tools;
 deleted text end

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end electronic and material resources; or

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end furniture, equipment, or supplies.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

Sec. 8.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 9, section 18, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Licensed library media specialists.

(a) For aid to multicounty, multitype
library systems to increase the number of licensed library media specialists:

$
 1,000,000
 .....
 2024
$
 0
 .....
 2025

(b) The aid awarded under this subdivision must be used for activities associated with
increasing the number of licensed library media specialists, including but not limited to
conducting a census of licensed library media specialists currently working in Minnesota
schools, conducting a needs-based assessment to identify gaps in licensed library media
specialist services, providing professional development opportunities for licensed library
media specialists, and providing tuition support to candidates seeking to attain school library
media specialist licensure.

(c) This is a onetime appropriation.new text begin This appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Basic system support. new text end

new text begin (a) For basic system support aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 134.355:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 17,995,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 18,372,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $1,752,000 for 2025 and $16,243,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $1,804,000 for 2026 and $16,568,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Electronic library for Minnesota. new text end

new text begin (a) For statewide licenses to online databases
selected in cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education for school media
centers, public libraries, state government agency libraries, and public or private college or
university libraries:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,900,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,900,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin School lunch. new text end

new text begin For school lunch aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.111,
including the amounts for the free school meals program:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 264,162,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 276,392,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin School breakfast. new text end

new text begin For school breakfast aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.1158:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 57,642,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 60,413,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Kindergarten milk. new text end

new text begin For kindergarten milk aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.118:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 387,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 387,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Multicounty, multitype library systems. new text end

new text begin (a) For aid under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 134.353 and 134.354, to multicounty, multitype library systems:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,000,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $200,000 for 2025 and $1,800,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $200,000 for 2026 and $1,800,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Regional library telecommunications. new text end

new text begin (a) For regional library
telecommunications aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,300,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,300,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $230,000 for 2025 and $2,070,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $230,000 for 2026 and $2,070,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin School library aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For school library aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.992:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 23,698,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 23,644,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $2,376,000 for 2025 and $21,322,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $2,369,000 for 2026 and $21,275,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. new text end

new text begin (a) To support local education
agencies uploading data for and administering the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer
Program.
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992, subdivision 1a, new text end new text begin is repealed.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2026 and later.
 new text end

ARTICLE 8

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.41, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Appropriation transfers.

(a) If a direct appropriation from the general fund
to the department for any education aid or grant authorized in this chapter and chapters
122A, 123A, 123B, 124D, 124E, 125A, 126C, and 134, excluding appropriations under
sections deleted text begin 124D.135, 124D.16,deleted text end 124D.20, 124D.22, 124D.52, 124D.531, 124D.55, and 124D.56,
exceeds the amount required, the commissioner may transfer the excess to any education
aid or grant appropriation that is insufficient. However, section 126C.20 applies to a
deficiency in the direct appropriation for general education aid. Excess appropriations must
be allocated proportionately among aids or grants that have insufficient appropriations. The
commissioner of management and budget shall make the necessary transfers among
appropriations according to the determinations of the commissioner. If the amount of the
direct appropriation for the aid or grant plus the amount transferred according to this
subdivision is insufficient, the commissioner shall prorate the available amount among
eligible districts. The state is not obligated for any additional amounts.

(b) Transfers for aids paid under section 127A.45, subdivisions 12 and 13, shall be made
during the fiscal year after the fiscal year of the entitlement. Transfers for aids paid under
section 127A.45, subdivisions 11 and 12a, shall be made during the fiscal year of the
appropriation.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.41, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Appropriation transfers for community education programs.

If a direct
appropriation from the general fund to the Department of Education for an education aid
or grant authorized under section deleted text begin 124D.135, 124D.16,deleted text end 124D.20, 124D.22, 124D.52,
124D.531, 124D.55, or 124D.56 exceeds the amount required, the commissioner of education
may transfer the excess to any education aid or grant appropriation that is insufficiently
funded under these sections. Excess appropriations shall be allocated proportionately among
aids or grants that have insufficient appropriations. The commissioner of management and
budget shall make the necessary transfers among appropriations according to the
determinations of the commissioner of education. If the amount of the direct appropriation
for the aid or grant plus the amount transferred according to this subdivision is insufficient,
the commissioner shall prorate the available amount among eligible districts. The state is
not obligated for any additional amounts.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.45, subdivision 13, is amended to read:


Subd. 13.

Aid payment percentage.

Except as provided in subdivisions 11, 12, 12a,
14, and 14a, each fiscal year, all education aids and credits in this chapter deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ;new text end chapters
120A, 120B, 121A, 122A, 123A, 123B, 124D, 124E, 125A, 125B, 126C, new text begin and new text end 134deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and
deleted text begin sectiondeleted text end new text begin sections 142D.06, 142D.093, 142D.11, andnew text end 273.1392deleted text begin ,deleted text end shall be paid at the current
year aid payment percentage of the estimated entitlement during the fiscal year of the
entitlement. For the purposes of this subdivision, a district's estimated entitlement for special
education aid under section 125A.76 for fiscal year 2014 and later equals 97.4 percent of
the district's entitlement for the current fiscal year. The final adjustment payment, according
to subdivision 9, must be the amount of the actual entitlement, after adjustment for actual
data, minus the payments made during the fiscal year of the entitlement.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.06, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Funding.

The commissioner and the commissioner of education shall enter
into an agreement under which the commissioner of education shall distribute funds
appropriated for programs under this section.new text begin Funding is subject to sections 127A.41 and
127A.45, subdivision 13.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.08, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Funding.

The commissioner and the commissioner of education shall enter
into an agreement under which the commissioner of education shall distribute funds
appropriated for programs under this section.new text begin Funding is subject to sections 127A.41 and
127A.45, subdivision 13.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.093, is amended to read:


142D.093 DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING AID.

(a) Each school year, the state must pay a district for each child or student screened by
the district according to the requirements of section 142D.091. The amount of state aid for
each child or student screened shall be: (1) $98 for a child screened at age three; (2) $65
for a child screened at age four; (3) $52 for a child screened at age five or six prior to
kindergarten; and (4) $39 for a student screened within 30 days after first enrolling in a
public school kindergarten if the student has not previously been screened according to the
requirements of section 142D.091. If this amount of aid is insufficient, the district may
permanently transfer from the general fund an amount that, when added to the aid, is
sufficient. Developmental screening aid shall not be paid for any student who is screened
more than 30 days after the first day of attendance at a public school kindergarten, except
if a student transfers to another public school kindergarten within 30 days after first enrolling
in a Minnesota public school kindergarten program. In this case, if the student has not been
screened, the district to which the student transfers may receive developmental screening
aid for screening that student when the screening is performed within 30 days of the transfer
date.

(b) The commissioner and the commissioner of education shall enter into an agreement
under which the commissioner of education shall distribute funds appropriated for programs
under this section.new text begin Funding is subject to sections 127A.41 and 127A.45, subdivision 13.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.11, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Revenue.

The revenue for early childhood family education programs
for a school district equals the formula allowance new text begin under section 126C.10, subdivision 2, new text end for
the year times 0.023 times the greater of:

(1) 150; or

(2) the number of people under five years of age residing in the district on October 1 of
the previous school year.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Population.

For the purposes of subdivision 1, data reported to the Department
new text begin of Education new text end may be used to determine the number of people under five years of age residing
in the district. The commissioner, with the assistance of the state demographer, shall review
the number reported by any district operating an early childhood family education program.
If requested, the district shall submit to the commissioner an explanation of its methods and
other information necessary to document accuracy. If the commissioner determines that the
district has not provided sufficient documentation of accuracy, the commissioner may
request the state demographer to prepare an estimate of the number of people under five
years of age residing in the district and may use this estimate for the purposes of subdivision
1.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142D.11, subdivision 10, is amended to read:


Subd. 10.

Funding.

The commissioner and the commissioner of education shall enter
into an agreement under which the commissioner of education shall distribute funds
appropriated for programs under this section.new text begin Funding is subject to sections 127A.41 and
127A.45, subdivision 13.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education in the fiscal years
designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Kindergarten fall assessment. new text end

new text begin For the kindergarten fall assessment under
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.162:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,357,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,743,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Metro Deaf School. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to Metro Deaf School to provide services
to young children who have a primary disability of deaf, deafblind, or hard-of-hearing and
who are not eligible for funding under Minnesota Statutes, section 124E.11, paragraph (h):
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 150,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This is a onetime appropriation.
 new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND
FAMILIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Children, Youth, and Families. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in
this section are appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Children, Youth,
and Families for the fiscal years designated.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Developmental screening administrative costs. new text end

new text begin (a) For the administrative
costs associated with developmental screening under Minnesota Statutes, sections 142D.091
and 142D.093:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 77,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 77,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Developmental screening aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For transfer to the Department of Education
for developmental screening aid under Minnesota Statutes, sections 142D.091 and 142D.093:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,127,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,083,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $414,000 for 2025 and $3,713,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $412,000 for 2026 and $3,671,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Early childhood family education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For transfer to the Department of
Education for early childhood family education aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
142D.11:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 39,365,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 41,300,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $3,792,000 for 2025 and $35,573,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $3,952,000 for 2026 and $37,348,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Early childhood family education support staff. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes described
under Minnesota Statutes, section 142D.10, subdivision 12a:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 375,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 375,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Home visiting aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For transfer to the Department of Education for home
visiting aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 142D.11:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 245,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 222,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $28,000 for 2025 and $217,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $24,000 for 2026 and $198,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin School readiness. new text end

new text begin For transfer to the Department of Education for revenue for
school readiness programs under Minnesota Statutes, sections 142D.05 and 142D.06:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 33,683,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 33,683,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $3,368,000 for 2025 and $30,315,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $3,368,000 for 2026 and $30,315,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Voluntary prekindergarten administrative costs. new text end

new text begin (a) For administrative and
IT costs associated with the voluntary prekindergarten program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 142D.08:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 691,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 691,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

ARTICLE 9

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated. Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Adult basic education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For adult basic education aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.531:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 55,281,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 56,919,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $5,401,000 for 2025 and $49,880,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $5,542,000 for 2026 and $51,377,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Adults with disabilities program aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For adults with disabilities programs
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.56:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,560,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,580,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $151,000 for 2025 and $1,409,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $156,000 for 2026 and $1,424,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Community education aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For community education aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.20:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 10,080,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 11,815,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $871,000 for 2025 and $9,209,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $1,023,000 for 2026 and $10,792,000 for 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults. new text end

new text begin (a) For programs for deaf,
deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.57:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 70,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 70,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin High school equivalency tests. new text end

new text begin (a) For payment of the costs of the
commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.55:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 125,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 125,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Neighborhood partnership grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For neighborhood partnership grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.99:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,600,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 2,600,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amounts in paragraph (a), $1,300,000 each year is for the Northside
Achievement Zone and $1,300,000 each year is for the St. Paul Promise Neighborhood.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Regional neighborhood partnership grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For regional neighborhood
partnership grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.99:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,400,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,400,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amounts in paragraph (a), $200,000 each year is for the following programs:
 new text end

new text begin (1) Northfield Healthy Community Initiative in Northfield;
 new text end

new text begin (2) Red Wing Youth Outreach Program in Red Wing;
 new text end

new text begin (3) United Way of Central Minnesota in St. Cloud;
 new text end

new text begin (4) Austin Aspires in Austin;
 new text end

new text begin (5) Rochester Area Foundation in Rochester;
 new text end

new text begin (6) Greater Twin Cities United Way for Generation Next; and
 new text end

new text begin (7) Children First and Partnership for Success in St. Louis Park.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin School-age care aid. new text end

new text begin (a) For school-age care aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.22:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 1,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) The 2026 appropriation includes $0 for 2025 and $1,000 for 2026.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The 2027 appropriation includes $0 for 2026 and $1,000 for 2027.
 new text end

ARTICLE 10

STATE AGENCIES

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 127A.49, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Excess tax increment.

(a) new text begin The county auditor must, prior to February 1 of each
year, certify to the commissioner of education the amount of any excess tax increment that
accrued to the district during the preceding year. new text end If a return of excess tax increment is made
to a district pursuant to sections 469.176, subdivision 2, and 469.177, subdivision 9, or upon
decertification of a tax increment district, the school district's aid and levy limitations must
be adjusted for the fiscal year in which the excess tax increment is paid under the provisions
of this subdivision.

(b) An amount must be subtracted from the district's aid for the current fiscal year equal
to the product of:

(1) the amount of the payment of excess tax increment to the district in the preceding
year, times

(2) the ratio of:

(i) the sum of the amounts of the district's certified levy in the third preceding year
according to the following:

(A) section deleted text begin 123B.57deleted text end new text begin 123B.595new text end , if the district received deleted text begin health and safetydeleted text end new text begin long-term
facilities maintenancenew text end aid according to that section for the second preceding year;

(B) section 124D.20, if the district received aid for community education programs
according to that section for the second preceding year;

(C) section 142D.11, subdivision 3, if the district received early childhood family
education aid according to section 142D.11 for the second preceding year;

(D) section 126C.17, subdivision 6, if the district received referendum equalization aid
according to that section for the second preceding year;

(E) section 126C.10, subdivision 13a, if the district received operating capital aid
according to section 126C.10, subdivision 13b, in the second preceding year;

(F) section 126C.10, subdivision 29, if the district received equity aid according to
section 126C.10, subdivision 30, in the second preceding year;

(G) section 126C.10, subdivision 32, if the district received transition aid according to
section 126C.10, subdivision 33, in the second preceding year;

(H) section 123B.53, subdivision 5, if the district received debt service equalization aid
according to section 123B.53, subdivision 6, in the second preceding year;

(I) section 123B.535, subdivision 4, if the district received natural disaster debt service
equalization aid according to section 123B.535, subdivision 5, in the second preceding year;

(J) section 124D.22, subdivision 3, if the district received school-age care aid according
to section 124D.22, subdivision 4, in the second preceding year; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(K) new text begin section 126C.10, subdivision 2e, if the district received local optional aid according
to section 126C.10, subdivision 2e, in the second preceding year; and
new text end

new text begin (L) new text end section 122A.415, subdivision 5, if the district received alternative teacher
compensation equalization aid according to section 122A.415, subdivision 6, paragraph (a),
in the second preceding year; to

(ii) the total amount of the district's certified levy in the third preceding year, plus or
minus auditor's adjustments.

(c) An amount must be subtracted from the school district's levy limitation for the next
levy certified equal to the difference between:

(1) the amount of the distribution of excess increment; and

(2) the amount subtracted from aid pursuant to clause (a).

If the aid and levy reductions required by this subdivision cannot be made to the aid for
the fiscal year specified or to the levy specified, the reductions must be made from aid for
subsequent fiscal years, and from subsequent levies. The school district must use the payment
of excess tax increment to replace the aid and levy revenue reduced under this subdivision.

(d) This subdivision applies only to the total amount of excess increments received by
a district for a calendar year that exceeds $25,000.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue in fiscal year 2027 and later,
except that the changes to paragraph (a) are effective July 1, 2025.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 12, section 17, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 115, article 10, section 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Department.

(a) For the Department of Education:

$
 47,005,000
 .....
 2024
$
 40,052,000
 .....
 2025

Of these amounts:

(1) $405,000 each year is for the Board of School Administrators;

(2) $1,000,000 each year is for regional centers of excellence under Minnesota Statutes,
section 120B.115;

(3) $720,000 each year is for implementing Minnesota's Learning for English Academic
Proficiency and Success Act (LEAPS) under Laws 2014, chapter 272, article 1, as amended;

(4) $480,000 each year is for the Department of Education's mainframe update;

(5) $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 only is for legal fees and costs associated with
litigation;

(6) $595,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $2,609,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for modernizing
district data submissions. The base for fiscal year 2026 and later is $2,359,000;

(7) $573,000 each year is for engagement and rulemaking related to Specific Learning
Disability;

(8) $150,000 each year is for an ethnic studies specialist in the academic standards
division to provide support to the ethnic studies working group and to school districts seeking
to establish or strengthen ethnic studies courses;

(9) $150,000 each year is for the comprehensive school mental health services lead under
Minnesota Statutes, section 127A.215;

(10) $150,000 each year is for a school health services specialist under Minnesota
Statutes, section 121A.20;

(11) $2,000,000 each year is for the Office of the Inspector General established under
Minnesota Statutes, section 127A.21;

(12) $800,000 each year is for audit and internal control resources;

(13) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 only is for information technology infrastructure
and portfolio resources;

(14) $2,000,000 each year is for staffing the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Center
at the Department of Education;

(15) $275,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $175,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for administrative
expenses for unemployment aid; and

(16) $130,000 in fiscal year 2025 only is for the state school librarian under Minnesota
Statutes, section 127A.151.

(b) None of the amounts appropriated under this subdivision may be used for Minnesota's
Washington, D.C., office.

(c) The expenditures of federal grants and aids as shown in the biennial budget document
and its supplements are approved and appropriated and must be spent as indicated.

(d) The base for fiscal year 2026 and later is $39,667,000.

new text begin (e) On June 29, 2025, $1,500,000 from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation for the Office
of the Inspector General and $500,000 from the fiscal year 2025 appropriation for engagement
and rulemaking related to Specific Learning Disability is canceled to the general fund.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 3.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 12, section 19, is amended to read:


Sec. 19. APPROPRIATIONS; PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION.

(a) The sums indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund to the
Perpich Center for Arts Education for the fiscal years designated:

$
 9,243,000
 .....
 2024
$
 8,435,000
 .....
 2025

Of these amounts:

(1) $1,150,000 in fiscal year 2024 only is for furniture replacement in the agency's
dormitory and classrooms, including costs associated with moving and disposalnew text begin . These
funds may also be used for equipment and technology. This appropriation is available until
June 30, 2027new text end ; and

(2) $24,000 each year is for unemployment costs.

(b) new text begin Except for the amount in paragraph (a), clause (1), new text end any balance in the first year deleted text begin does
not cancel butdeleted text end is available in the second year.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, the Department
of Education may only retain the amounts allocated to it for grant administration costs in
the appropriations under this act.
 new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated. Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Department. new text end

new text begin (a) For the Department of Education:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 46,927,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 41,515,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Of these amounts:
 new text end

new text begin (1) $694,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $594,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for the Board of
School Administrators;
 new text end

new text begin (2) $1,000,000 each year is for regional centers of excellence under Minnesota Statutes,
section 120B.115;
 new text end

new text begin (3) $720,000 each year is for implementing Minnesota's Learning for English Academic
Proficiency and Success Act (LEAPS) under Laws 2014, chapter 272, article 1, as amended;
 new text end

new text begin (4) $480,000 each year is for the Department of Education's mainframe update;
 new text end

new text begin (5) $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 only is for legal fees and costs associated with
litigation;
 new text end

new text begin (6) $2,359,000 each year is for modernizing district data submissions;
 new text end

new text begin (7) $573,000 each year is for engagement and rulemaking related to Specific Learning
Disability;
 new text end

new text begin (8) $130,000 each year is for the state school librarian under Minnesota Statutes, section
127A.151;
 new text end

new text begin (9) $2,000,000 each year is for the Office of the Inspector General established under
Minnesota Statutes, section 127A.21;
 new text end

new text begin (10) $800,000 each year is for audit and internal control resources;
 new text end

new text begin (11) $2,000,000 each year is for staffing the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Center
at the Department of Education;
 new text end

new text begin (12) $175,000 each year is for administrative expenses for unemployment aid;
 new text end

new text begin (13) $550,000 each year is for fraud prevention and detection; and
 new text end

new text begin (14) $572,000 each year is for administration of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
Program.
 new text end

new text begin (b) None of the amounts appropriated under this subdivision may be used for Minnesota's
Washington, D.C., office.
 new text end

new text begin (c) The expenditures of federal grants and aids as shown in the biennial budget document
and its supplements are approved and appropriated and must be spent as indicated.
 new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES.
new text end

new text begin (a) The sums indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund to the
Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind for the fiscal years designated:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 17,838,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 17,937,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin Of these amounts:
 new text end

new text begin (1) $185,000 each year is for a mental health day treatment program; and
 new text end

new text begin (2) $321,000 each year is for unemployment costs.
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The sums indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund to the
Perpich Center for Arts Education for the fiscal years designated:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 8,637,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 8,818,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) $24,000 each year is for unemployment costs.
 new text end

new text begin (c) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND
STANDARDS BOARD.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. new text end

new text begin (a) The sums
indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund, unless indicated otherwise,
to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board for the fiscal years designated:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 3,933,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 4,033,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) Any balance remaining in fiscal year 2026 is available in fiscal year 2027.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Licensure by portfolio. new text end

new text begin (a) For licensure by portfolio:
 new text end

new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 25,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2026
 new text end
new text begin $
 new text end 		new text begin 25,000
 new text end 		new text begin .....
 new text end 		new text begin 2027
 new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is from the education licensure portfolio account in the special
revenue fund.
 new text end

ARTICLE 11

FORECAST

A. GENERAL EDUCATION

Section 1.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 1, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 1, section 15, is amended
to read:


Subd. 2.

General education aid.

(a) For general education aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 126C.13, subdivision 4:

$
 8,103,909,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 8,333,843,000 deleted text end new text begin
8,280,528,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $707,254,000 for 2023 and $7,396,655,000 for
2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $771,421,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $7,562,422,000deleted text end new text begin
$7,509,107,000new text end for 2025.

Sec. 2.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Enrollment options transportation.

For transportation of pupils attending
postsecondary institutions under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, or for transportation
of pupils attending nonresident districts under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.03:

$
 23,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 25,000 deleted text end new text begin
23,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 3.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Abatement aid.

(a) For abatement aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
127A.49:

$
 2,318,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 2,516,000 deleted text end new text begin
1,503,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $126,000 for 2023 and $2,192,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $243,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $2,273,000deleted text end new text begin $1,260,000new text end for
2025.

Sec. 4.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 5, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Consolidation transition aid.

(a) For districts consolidating under Minnesota
Statutes, section 123A.485:

$
 7,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 180,000 deleted text end new text begin
0
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $7,000 for 2023 and $0 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $0 for 2024 and deleted text begin $180,000deleted text end new text begin $0new text end for 2025.

Sec. 5.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Nonpublic pupil education aid.

(a) For nonpublic pupil education aid under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 123B.40 to 123B.43 and 123B.87:

$
 21,176,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 24,478,000 deleted text end new text begin
23,337,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $1,925,000 for 2023 and $19,251,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $2,138,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $22,340,000deleted text end new text begin $21,199,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 6.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 7, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Nonpublic pupil transportation.

(a) For nonpublic pupil transportation aid
under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.92, subdivision 9:

$
 22,979,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 27,177,000 deleted text end new text begin
25,802,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $2,115,000 for 2023 and $20,864,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $2,318,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $24,859,000deleted text end new text begin $23,484,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 7.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 1, section 36, subdivision 9, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Career and technical aid.

(a) For career and technical aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.4531, subdivision 1b:

$
 1,664,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 874,000 deleted text end new text begin
937,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $183,000 for 2023 and $1,481,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $164,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $710,000deleted text end new text begin $773,000new text end for 2025.

B. EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

Sec. 8.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 8, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 2, section 13, is amended
to read:


Subd. 2.

Achievement and integration aid.

(a) For achievement and integration aid
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.862:

$
 82,818,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 85,043,000 deleted text end new text begin
84,300,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $8,172,000 for 2023 and $74,646,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $8,294,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $76,749,000deleted text end new text begin $76,006,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 9.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 9, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 6, section 3, is amended
to read:


Subd. 6.

Charter school building lease aid.

(a) For building lease aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124E.22:

$
 91,457,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 94,906,000 deleted text end new text begin
93,684,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $9,047,000 for 2023 and $82,410,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $9,156,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $85,750,000deleted text end new text begin $84,528,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 10.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 21, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 10, is amended to read:


Subd. 21.

Interdistrict desegregation or integration transportation grants.

For
interdistrict desegregation or integration transportation grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.87:

$
 14,828,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 16,413,000 deleted text end new text begin
14,799,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 11.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 23, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 11, is amended to read:


Subd. 23.

Literacy incentive aid.

(a) For literacy incentive aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.98:

$
 41,071,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 41,588,000 deleted text end new text begin
40,570,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $4,606,000 for 2023 and $36,465,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $4,051,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $37,537,000deleted text end new text begin $36,519,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 12.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 2, section 64, subdivision 34, is amended to read:


Subd. 34.

Paraprofessional training.

(a) For compensation associated with paid
orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals under Minnesota Statutes,
section 121A.642:

$
 0
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 7,230,000 deleted text end new text begin
1,997,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2025 appropriation includes $0 for 2024 and deleted text begin $7,230,000deleted text end new text begin $1,997,000new text end for 2025.

Sec. 13.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 4, section 21, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 12, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

American Indian education aid.

(a) For American Indian education aid under
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.81, subdivision 2a:

$
 18,131,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 19,672,000 deleted text end new text begin
19,649,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $1,159,000 for 2023 and $16,972,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $1,885,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $17,787,000deleted text end new text begin $17,764,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 14.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 4, section 21, subdivision 5, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 13, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Tribal contract school aid.

(a) For Tribal contract school aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.83:

$
 1,673,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 2,131,000 deleted text end new text begin
2,153,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $255,000 for 2023 and $1,418,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $157,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $1,974,000deleted text end new text begin $1,996,000new text end for
2025.

C. TEACHERS

Sec. 15.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 5, section 64, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 14, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 5, section 11, is amended
to read:


Subd. 3.

Alternative teacher compensation aid.

(a) For alternative teacher compensation
aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.415, subdivision 4:

$
 88,706,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 89,012,000 deleted text end new text begin
88,206,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $8,824,000 for fiscal year 2023 and $79,882,000
for fiscal year 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $8,875,000 for fiscal year 2024 and deleted text begin $80,137,000deleted text end new text begin
$79,331,000new text end for fiscal year 2025.

Sec. 16.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 5, section 64, subdivision 14, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 15, is amended to read:


Subd. 14.

Student support personnel aid.

(a) For aid to support schools in addressing
students' social, emotional, and physical health under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.901:

$
 30,255,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 36,498,000 deleted text end new text begin
36,259,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $0 for fiscal year 2023 and $30,255,000 for fiscal
year 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $3,361,000 for fiscal year 2024 and deleted text begin $33,137,000deleted text end new text begin
$32,898,000new text end for fiscal year 2025.

D. SPECIAL EDUCATION

Sec. 17.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 7, section 18, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 16, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Aid for children with disabilities.

(a) For aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
125A.75, subdivision 3, for children with disabilities placed in residential facilities within
the district boundaries for whom no district of residence can be determined:

$
 1,597,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 1,844,000 deleted text end new text begin
1,952,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) If the appropriation for either year is insufficient, the appropriation for the other year
is available.

Sec. 18.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 7, section 18, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 17, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Court-placed special education revenue.

For reimbursing serving school
districts for unreimbursed eligible expenditures attributable to children placed in the serving
school district by court action under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.79, subdivision 4:

$
 39,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 40,000 deleted text end new text begin
0
 new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 19.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 7, section 18, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 18, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 7, section 4, is amended
to read:


Subd. 4.

Special education; regular.

(a) For special education aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 125A.75:

$
 2,288,826,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 2,486,181,000 deleted text end new text begin
2,582,007,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $229,860,000 for 2023 and $2,058,966,000 for
2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $289,842,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $2,196,339,000deleted text end new text begin
$2,292,165,000new text end for 2025.

Sec. 20.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 7, section 18, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 19, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Special education separate sites and programs.

(a) For aid for special
education separate sites and programs under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.81, subdivision
4:

$
 3,880,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 4,505,000 deleted text end new text begin
4,282,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $0 for 2023 and $3,880,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $431,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $4,074,000deleted text end new text begin $3,851,000new text end for
2025.

Sec. 21.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 7, section 18, subdivision 7, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 20, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Travel for home-based services.

(a) For aid for teacher travel for home-based
services under Minnesota Statutes, section 125A.75, subdivision 1:

$
 425,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 475,000 deleted text end new text begin
440,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $32,000 for 2023 and $393,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $43,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $432,000deleted text end new text begin $397,000new text end for 2025.

E. FACILITIES

Sec. 22.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 8, section 19, subdivision 6, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 22, and Laws 2024, chapter 115, article 8, section 5, is amended
to read:


Subd. 6.

Long-term facilities maintenance equalized aid.

(a) For long-term facilities
maintenance equalized aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595, subdivision 9:

$
 107,905,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 107,865,000 deleted text end new text begin
107,262,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $10,821,000 for 2023 and $97,084,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $10,787,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $97,078,000deleted text end new text begin $96,475,000new text end
for 2025.

F. NUTRITION

Sec. 23.

Laws 2023, chapter 18, section 4, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws 2023,
chapter 55, article 9, section 16, Laws 2024, chapter 81, section 23, and Laws 2024, chapter
115, article 9, section 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

School lunch.

For school lunch aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.111,
including the amounts for the free school meals program:

$
 218,801,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 239,686,000deleted text end new text begin
251,667,000
new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 24.

Laws 2023, chapter 18, section 4, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2023,
chapter 55, article 9, section 17, Laws 2024, chapter 81, section 24, and Laws 2024, chapter
115, article 9, section 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

School breakfast.

For school breakfast aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
124D.1158:

$
 44,178,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 48,747,000deleted text end new text begin
54,835,000
new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 25.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 9, section 18, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 25, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Kindergarten milk.

For kindergarten milk aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.118:

$
 428,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 428,000 deleted text end new text begin
387,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

Sec. 26.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 9, section 18, subdivision 8, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 26, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

School library aid.

(a) For school library aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
deleted text begin 134.356deleted text end new text begin 124D.992new text end :

$
 21,586,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 23,903,000 deleted text end new text begin
23,791,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $0 for 2023 and $21,586,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $2,398,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $21,505,000deleted text end new text begin $21,393,000new text end
for 2025.

G. EARLY EDUCATION

Sec. 27.

Laws 2023, chapter 54, section 20, subdivision 7, as amended by Laws 2024,
chapter 81, section 27, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Early childhood family education aid.

(a) For early childhood family education
aid under Minnesota Statutes, section deleted text begin 124D.135deleted text end new text begin 142D.11new text end :

$
 37,209,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 38,985,000 deleted text end new text begin
37,874,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $3,518,000 for 2023 and $33,691,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $3,743,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $35,242,000deleted text end new text begin $34,131,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 28.

Laws 2023, chapter 54, section 20, subdivision 9, as amended by Laws 2024,
chapter 81, section 28, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Developmental screening aid.

(a) For developmental screening aid under
Minnesota Statutes, sections deleted text begin 121A.17deleted text end new text begin 142D.091new text end and deleted text begin 121A.19deleted text end new text begin 142D.093new text end :

$
 4,148,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 4,151,000 deleted text end new text begin
4,156,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $349,000 for 2023 and $3,799,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $422,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $3,729,000deleted text end new text begin $3,734,000new text end for
2025.

Sec. 29.

Laws 2023, chapter 54, section 20, subdivision 17, as amended by Laws 2024,
chapter 81, section 29, is amended to read:


Subd. 17.

Home visiting aid.

(a) For home visiting aid under Minnesota Statutes, section
deleted text begin 124D.135deleted text end new text begin 142D.11new text end :

$
 382,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 300,000 deleted text end new text begin
290,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $41,000 for 2023 and $341,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $37,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $263,000deleted text end new text begin $253,000new text end for 2025.

H. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Sec. 30.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 11, section 11, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 30, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Adult basic education aid.

(a) For adult basic education aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.531:

$
 52,566,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 53,684,000 deleted text end new text begin
53,880,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $5,179,000 for 2023 and $47,387,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $5,265,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $48,419,000deleted text end new text begin $48,615,000new text end
for 2025.

Sec. 31.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 11, section 11, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 81, section 31, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Adults with disabilities program aid.

(a) For adults with disabilities programs
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.56:

$
 710,000
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 1,520,000 deleted text end new text begin
1,433,000
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $71,000 for 2023 and $639,000 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $71,000 for 2024 and deleted text begin $1,449,000deleted text end new text begin $1,362,000new text end for
2025.

Sec. 32.

Laws 2023, chapter 55, article 11, section 11, subdivision 10, as amended by
Laws 2024, chapter 81, section 33, is amended to read:


Subd. 10.

School-age care aid.

(a) For school-age care aid under Minnesota Statutes,
section 124D.22:

$
 0
 .....
 2024
$
 deleted text begin 1,000 deleted text end new text begin
0
 new text end 		.....
 2025

(b) The 2024 appropriation includes $0 for 2023 and $0 for 2024.

(c) The 2025 appropriation includes $0 for 2024 and deleted text begin $1,000deleted text end new text begin $0new text end for 2025.

Sec. 33. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Article 11 is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S2255-2

120B.241 COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM.

Subd. 2.

Computer science education supervisor.

The Department of Education must employ a computer science supervisor dedicated to:

(1) the implementation of this section and the implementation of the computer science education strategic plan developed by the working group under subdivision 3;

(2) outreach to districts that need additional supports to create or advance their computer science programs; and

(3) supporting districts in using existing and available resources for districts to create and advance their computer science programs.

Subd. 4.

Computer science educator training and capacity building.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop and implement, or award grants or subcontract with eligible entities, for the development and implementation of high-quality, coordinated teacher recruitment and educator training programs for computer science courses and content as defined in subdivision 1 and aligned to the state strategic plan as developed under subdivision 3.

(b) For the purposes of this subdivision, eligible entities include:

(1) a consortium of local educational agencies in the state; and

(2) high-quality computer science professional learning providers, including institutions of higher education in the state that are reasonably accessible geographically to all Minnesota educators, nonprofits, other state-funded entities, or private entities working in partnership with a consortium of local educational agencies.

(c) For purposes of this subdivision, eligible uses of funding include:

(1) high-quality professional learning opportunities for kindergarten through grade 12 computer science content that:

(i) are created and delivered in a consistent manner across the state;

(ii) are made available with no out-of-pocket expenses to educators, including teachers, counselors, administrators, and other district employees as approved by the Department of Education, schools, and school districts;

(iii) are made available asynchronously online, in person, and online or hybrid as determined appropriate by the Department of Education; and

(iv) include introductory, intermediate, and advanced trainings aligned to the kindergarten through grade 12 academic standards or, as necessary, other standards approved by the Department of Education, specified for each of the grade bands kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 to 5, grades 6 to 8, and grades 9 to 12;

(2) professional learning opportunities for educators of students in grades 9 to 12 that may include trainings for advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and concurrent enrollment credit computer science courses;

(3) travel expenses for kindergarten through grade 12 computer science teachers:

(i) for attending training opportunities under clauses (1) and (2); and

(ii) deemed appropriate and approved by the commissioner of education, or the commissioner of education's designee;

(4) any future credentialing for kindergarten through grade 12 computer science teachers, including Career and Technical Education and academic endorsements;

(5) supports for kindergarten through grade 12 computer science professional learning, including mentoring and coaching;

(6) creation and deployment of resources to promote training opportunities and recruitment of kindergarten through grade 12 computer science teachers;

(7) creation or purchase of resources to support implementation approved by the commissioner of education, or the commissioner of education's designee;

(8) creation and deployment of resources to promote learning opportunities or recruit students to engage in the learning opportunities;

(9) development of teacher credentialing programs;

(10) planning for districts to implement or expand computer science education opportunities; and

(11) employment, or grant for employment, of personnel or contractors to oversee the statewide initiative, develop programs and trainings, and deliver training opportunities under clause (1).

(d) As a condition of receiving any funding through grants or subcontracts, eligible entities must submit an application to the Department of Education. The application must, at a minimum, address how the entity will:

(1) reach new and existing teachers with little to no computer science background;

(2) attract and support educators from schools that currently do not have established computer science education programs;

(3) use research- or evidence-based practices for high-quality professional development;

(4) focus the professional learning on the conceptual foundations of computer science;

(5) reach and support subgroups underrepresented in computer science;

(6) provide teachers with concrete experience through hands-on, inquiry-based practices;

(7) accommodate the particular teacher and student needs in each district and school; and

(8) ensure that participating districts begin offering courses or content within the same or subsequent school year after the teacher receives the professional learning.

(e) The Department of Education shall prioritize the following applications:

(1) consortiums of local educational agencies that are working in partnership with providers of high-quality professional learning for kindergarten through grade 12 computer science;

(2) proposals that describe strategies to increase enrollment overall, including but not limited to subgroups of students that are traditionally underrepresented in computer science; and

(3) proposals from rural or urban areas with a low penetration of kindergarten through grade 12 computer science offerings, including local education consortiums within these areas.

(f) The award recipient shall report, for all funding received under this section annually, at a minimum:

(1) the number of teachers:

(i) trained within each elementary, middle, and high school; and

(ii) trained within trainings offered as outlined in paragraph (c), clause (1), item (iv);

(2) the number of trainings offered in advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and concurrent enrollment credit computer science courses; and

(3) the number of teachers, and percentage of teachers trained, that started implementing computer science courses limited to middle and high school implementation.

(g) The Department of Education shall make these reports public. The publicly released data shall not include student-level personally identifiable information.

Subd. 6.

Computer science education data collection.

(a) The Department of Education shall require all high schools to report data and information about computer science course offerings and enrollment.

(b) The Department of Education shall develop a plan for the secure and regular reporting of computer science course offerings and enrollment data from schools with kindergarten to grade 8 bands within 90 days of enactment of this act.

(c) Data collected in processes described in paragraphs (a) and (b) should be disaggregated by gender, race, ethnicity, free and reduced-price meals status, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act status, 504 status, and English language learner status.

123B.40 DECLARATION OF POLICY.

It is the intent of the legislature to provide for distribution of educational aids such as textbooks, standardized tests and pupil support services so that every school pupil in the state will share equitably in education benefits and therefore further assure all Minnesota pupils and their parents freedom of choice in education.

123B.41 DEFINITIONS.

Subd. 2.

Textbook.

(a) "Textbook" means any book or book substitute, including electronic books as well as other printed materials delivered electronically, which a pupil uses as a text or text substitute in a particular class or program in the school regularly attended and a copy of which is expected to be available for the individual use of each pupil in this class or program. Textbook includes an online book with an annual subscription cost. Textbook includes a teacher's edition, teacher's guide, or other materials that accompany a textbook that a pupil uses when the teacher's edition, teacher's guide, or other teacher materials are packaged physically or electronically with textbooks for student use.

(b) For purposes of calculating the annual nonpublic pupil aid entitlement for textbooks, the term shall be limited to books, workbooks, or manuals, whether bound or in loose-leaf form, as well as electronic books and other printed materials delivered electronically, intended for use as a principal source of study material for a given class or a group of students.

(c) For purposes of sections 123B.40 to 123B.48, the terms "textbook" and "software or other educational technology" include only such secular, neutral, and nonideological materials as are available, used by, or of benefit to Minnesota public school pupils.

Subd. 3.

Standardized tests.

"Standardized tests" means standardized tests and scoring services which are provided by commercial publishing organizations or the state and which are in use in the public schools of Minnesota to measure the progress of pupils in secular subjects.

Subd. 4.

Pupil support services.

"Pupil support services" means guidance and counseling services and health services.

Subd. 5.

Individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials.

(a) "Individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials" means educational materials which:

(1) are designed primarily for individual pupil use or use by pupils in a cooperative learning group in a particular class or program in the school the pupil regularly attends, including teacher materials that accompany materials that a pupil uses;

(2) are secular, neutral, nonideological and not capable of diversion for religious use; and

(3) are available, used by, or of benefit to Minnesota public school pupils.

(b) Subject to the requirements in paragraph (a), "individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials" include, but are not limited to, the following if they do not fall within the definition of "textbook" in subdivision 2: published materials; periodicals; documents; pamphlets; photographs; reproductions; pictorial or graphic works; prerecorded video programs; prerecorded tapes, cassettes and other sound recordings; manipulative materials; desk charts; games; study prints and pictures; desk maps; models; learning kits; blocks or cubes; flash cards; individualized multimedia systems; prepared instructional computer software programs; choral and band sheet music; electronic books and other printed materials delivered electronically; and CD-Rom.

(c) "Individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials" do not include instructional equipment, instructional hardware, or ordinary daily consumable classroom supplies.

Subd. 5a.

Software or other educational technology.

For purposes of sections 123B.42 and 123B.43, "software or other educational technology" includes software, programs, applications, hardware, and any other electronic educational technology. Software or other educational technology includes course registration fees for advanced placement courses delivered online.

Subd. 6.

Pupils.

"Pupils" means elementary and secondary pupils.

Subd. 7.

Elementary pupils.

"Elementary pupils" means pupils in grades kindergarten through 6; provided, each kindergarten pupil in a half-day program shall be counted as one-half pupil for all computations pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48.

Subd. 8.

Secondary pupils.

"Secondary pupils" means pupils in grades 7 through 12.

Subd. 12.

Intermediary service area.

"Intermediary service area" means a school administrative unit approved by the commissioner, other than a single school district, including but not limited to the following:

(a) a service cooperative;

(b) a cooperative of two or more school districts;

(c) learning centers; or

(d) an association of schools or school districts.

Subd. 14.

Guidance and counseling services.

"Guidance and counseling services" means all activities of a licensed counselor in counseling pupils and parents, providing counseling on learning problems, evaluating the abilities of pupils, assisting pupils in personal and social development and providing referral assistance.

Subd. 15.

Health services.

"Health services" means physician, dental, nursing or optometric services and health supplies brought to the site by the health professional for pupil usage in the field of physical or mental health; provided the term does not include direct educational instruction, services which are required pursuant to sections 125A.03 to 125A.24, and 125A.65, and 125A.26 to 125A.48, or services which are eligible to receive special education aid pursuant to section 125A.75.

123B.42 TEXTBOOKS; INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION OR COOPERATIVE LEARNING MATERIAL; STANDARD TESTS.

Subdivision 1.

Providing education materials and tests.

The commissioner of education shall promulgate rules under the provisions of chapter 14 requiring that in each school year, based upon formal requests by or on behalf of nonpublic school pupils in a nonpublic school, the local districts or intermediary service areas must purchase or otherwise acquire textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, software or other educational technology, and standardized tests and loan or provide them for use by children enrolled in that nonpublic school. These textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, software or other educational technology, and standardized tests must be loaned or provided free to the children for the school year for which requested. The loan or provision of the textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, and standardized tests shall be subject to rules prescribed by the commissioner of education.

Subd. 1a.

Curriculum; electronic components.

A school district that provides curriculum to resident students that has both physical and electronic components must make the electronic component accessible to a resident student in a home school in compliance with sections 120A.22 and 120A.24 at the request of the student or the student's parent or guardian, provided that the district does not incur more than an incidental cost as a result of providing access electronically.

Subd. 2.

Title to education materials and tests.

The title to textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, software or other educational technology, and standardized testing materials must remain in the servicing school district or intermediary service area, and possession or custody may be granted or charged to administrators of the nonpublic school attended by the nonpublic school pupil or pupils to whom the textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, or standardized tests are loaned or provided.

Subd. 3.

Cost; limitation.

(a) The cost per pupil of the textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, software or other educational technology, and standardized tests provided for in this section for each school year must not exceed the statewide average expenditure per pupil, adjusted pursuant to paragraph (b), by the Minnesota public elementary and secondary schools for textbooks, individualized instructional materials and standardized tests as computed and established by the department by February 1 of the preceding school year from the most recent public school year data then available.

(b) The cost computed in paragraph (a) shall be increased by an inflation adjustment equal to the percent of increase in the formula allowance, pursuant to section 126C.10, subdivision 2, from the second preceding school year to the current school year.

(c) The commissioner shall allot to the districts or intermediary service areas the total cost for each school year of providing or loaning the textbooks, individualized instructional or cooperative learning materials, software or other educational technology, and standardized tests for the pupils in each nonpublic school. The allotment shall not exceed the product of the statewide average expenditure per pupil, according to paragraph (a), adjusted pursuant to paragraph (b), multiplied by the number of nonpublic school pupils who make requests pursuant to this section and who are enrolled as of September 15 of the current school year.

123B.43 USE OF INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.

(a) The commissioner shall assure that textbooks and individualized instructional materials loaned to nonpublic school pupils are secular, neutral, nonideological and that they are incapable of diversion for religious use.

(b) Textbooks, individualized instructional materials, software or other educational technology must not be used in religious courses, devotional exercises, religious training or any other religious activity.

(c) Textbooks and individualized instructional materials must be loaned only to individual pupils upon the request of a parent or guardian or the pupil on a form designated for this use by the commissioner. The request forms shall provide for verification by the parent or guardian or pupil that the requested textbooks and individualized instructional materials are for the use of the individual pupil in connection with a program of instruction in the pupil's elementary or secondary school.

(d) The servicing school district or the intermediary service area must take adequate measures to ensure an accurate and periodic inventory of all textbooks, individualized instructional materials, software or other educational technology loaned to elementary and secondary school pupils attending nonpublic schools. The commissioner of education shall promulgate rules under the provisions of chapter 14 to terminate the eligibility of any nonpublic school pupil if the commissioner determines, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the textbooks, individualized instructional materials, or software or other educational technology, have been used in a manner contrary to the provisions of section 123B.41, subdivision 5, 123B.42, or this section or any rules promulgated by the commissioner of education.

(e) Nothing contained in section 123B.41, subdivision 5, 123B.42, or this section shall be construed to authorize the making of any payments to a nonpublic school or its faculty, staff or administrators for religious worship or instruction or for any other purpose.

123B.44 PROVISION OF PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES.

Subdivision 1.

Provided services.

The commissioner of education shall promulgate rules under the provisions of chapter 14 requiring each district or other intermediary service area: (a) to provide each year upon formal request by a specific date by or on behalf of a nonpublic school pupil enrolled in a nonpublic school located in that district or area, the same specific health services as are provided for public school pupils by the district where the nonpublic school is located; and (b) to provide each year upon formal request by a specific date by or on behalf of a nonpublic school secondary pupil enrolled in a nonpublic school located in that district or area, the same specific guidance and counseling services as are provided for public school secondary pupils by the district where the nonpublic school is located. The district where the nonpublic school is located must provide the necessary transportation within the district boundaries between the nonpublic school and a public school or neutral site for nonpublic school pupils who are provided pupil support services under this section if the district elects to provide pupil support services at a site other than the nonpublic school. Each request for pupil support services must set forth the guidance and counseling or health services requested by or on behalf of all eligible nonpublic school pupils enrolled in a given nonpublic school. No district or intermediary service area must not expend an amount for these pupil support services which exceeds the amount allotted to it under this section.

Subd. 2.

Location of services.

Health and guidance and counseling services may be provided to nonpublic school pupils under this section at a public school, a neutral site, the nonpublic school or any other suitable location. District or intermediary service area personnel and representatives of the nonpublic school pupils receiving pupil support services must hold an annual consultation regarding the type of services, provider of services, and the location of the provision of these services. The district board or intermediary service area governing board must make the final decision on the location of the provision of these services.

Subd. 3.

Guidance and counseling; exclusions.

Guidance and counseling services provided to nonpublic school pupils pursuant to this section shall not include the planning or selection of particular courses or classroom activities of the nonpublic school.

Subd. 4.

Health services; allotment.

Each school year the commissioner shall allot to the school districts or other intermediary service areas for the provision of health services pursuant to this section the actual cost of the services provided for the pupils in each respective nonpublic school for that school year. The allotment must not exceed the average expenditure per public school pupil for these services by those Minnesota public elementary and secondary schools which provide health services to public school pupils, multiplied by the number of pupils in that particular nonpublic school who request these health services and who are enrolled as of September 15 of the current school year.

Subd. 5.

Guidance and counseling services; allotment.

Each school year the commissioner shall allot to the school districts or intermediary service areas for the provision of guidance and counseling services pursuant to this section the actual cost of the services provided for the pupils in each respective nonpublic school for that school year. The allotment for guidance and counseling services for the secondary pupils in each nonpublic school must not exceed the average expenditure per public school secondary pupil for these services by those Minnesota public schools which provide these services to their secondary pupils, multiplied by the number of secondary pupils in that particular nonpublic school who request these services and who are enrolled as of September 15 of the current school year.

Subd. 6.

Computation of maximum allotments.

For purposes of computing maximum allotments for each school year pursuant to this section, the average public school expenditure per pupil for health services and the average public school expenditure per secondary pupil for guidance and counseling services shall be computed and established by the department by February 1 of the preceding school year from the most recent public school year data then available.

123B.45 PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.

The commissioner shall make such payments to school districts or intermediary service areas pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48 as are needed to meet contractual obligations incurred for the provision of benefits to nonpublic school students pursuant to section 123B.42, 123B.44, or 123B.445.

123B.46 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

Each year, a district or intermediary service area may claim and receive from the department an additional sum for the administration of sections 123B.42, 123B.44, and 123B.445, equal to five percent of the district's or area's allocation for that year pursuant to those sections.

123B.47 NOTICE TO DISTRICTS; PRORATION.

If the appropriation for nonpublic educational aid under sections 123B.40 to 123B.48 is not sufficient to meet the required payments in any fiscal year, the department must notify the school districts at the earliest possible date of the need to prorate the appropriation among the districts.

123B.48 LIMIT ON DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.

If the amount appropriated for purposes of sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for any year is not sufficient to make the payments required pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year, then no school district or intermediary service area is required to expend an amount pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year which exceeds the amount of the payments it receives pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year.

123B.595 LONG-TERM FACILITIES MAINTENANCE REVENUE.

Subd. 2.

Long-term facilities maintenance revenue for a charter school.

Long-term facilities maintenance revenue for a charter school equals $132 times the adjusted pupil units.

123B.86 EQUAL TREATMENT.

Subd. 2.

Nonpublic school students.

(a) The board of any local district must provide school bus transportation to the district boundary for school children residing in the district at least the same distance from a nonpublic school actually attended in another district as public school pupils are transported in the transporting district. Such transportation must be provided whether or not there is another nonpublic school within the transporting district, if the transportation is to schools maintaining grades or departments not maintained in the district or if the attendance of such children at school can more safely, economically, or conveniently be provided for by such means.

(b) The school board of any local district may provide school bus transportation to a nonpublic school in another district for school children residing in the district and attending that school, whether or not there is another nonpublic school within the transporting district, if the transportation is to schools maintaining grades or departments not maintained in the district or if the attendance of such children at school can more safely, economically, or conveniently be provided for by such means. If the board transports children to a nonpublic school located in another district, the nonpublic school must pay the cost of such transportation provided outside the district boundaries.

123B.92 TRANSPORTATION AID ENTITLEMENT.

Subd. 9.

Nonpublic pupil transportation aid.

(a) A district's nonpublic pupil transportation aid for the 1996-1997 and later school years for transportation services for nonpublic school pupils according to sections 123B.88, 123B.84 to 123B.86, and this section, equals the sum of the amounts computed in paragraphs (b) and (c). This aid does not limit the obligation to transport pupils under sections 123B.84 to 123B.87.

(b) For regular and excess transportation according to subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clauses (1) and (2), an amount equal to the product of:

(1) the district's actual expenditure per pupil transported in the regular and excess transportation categories during the second preceding school year; times

(2) the number of nonpublic school pupils residing in the district who receive regular or excess transportation service or reimbursement for the current school year; times

(3) the ratio of the formula allowance pursuant to section 126C.10, subdivision 2, for the current school year to the formula allowance pursuant to section 126C.10, subdivision 2, for the second preceding school year.

(c) For nonpublic nonregular transportation according to subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (5), an amount equal to the product of:

(1) the district's actual expenditure for nonpublic nonregular transportation during the second preceding school year; times

(2) the ratio of the formula allowance pursuant to section 126C.10, subdivision 2, for the current school year to the formula allowance pursuant to section 126C.10, subdivision 2, for the second preceding school year.

(d) Notwithstanding the amount of the formula allowance for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 in section 126C.10, subdivision 2, the commissioner shall use the amount of the formula allowance for the current year minus $414 in determining the nonpublic pupil transportation revenue in paragraphs (b) and (c) for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.

124D.992 SCHOOL LIBRARY AID.

Subd. 1a.

State school librarian.

In fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Department of Education may retain up to $130,000 of the amount appropriated for school library aid under this section for the costs of the state school librarian under section 127A.151. The aid for each school district and charter school under subdivision 1 must be reduced proportionately. The reduction in aid under this subdivision must be applied to the current year aid payment.

125B.26 TELECOMMUNICATIONS/INTERNET ACCESS EQUITY AID.

Subdivision 1.

Costs to be submitted.

(a) A district, charter school, or intermediate school district shall submit its actual telecommunications/Internet access costs for the previous fiscal year, adjusted for any e-rate revenue received, to the department by August 15 of each year as prescribed by the commissioner. Costs eligible for reimbursement under this program are limited to the following:

(1) ongoing or recurring telecommunications/Internet access costs associated with Internet access, data lines, and video links providing:

(i) the equivalent of one data line, video link, or integrated data/video link that relies on a transport medium that operates at a minimum speed of 1.544 megabytes per second (T1) for each elementary school, middle school, or high school under section 120A.05, subdivisions 9, 11, and 13, including the recurring telecommunications line lease costs and ongoing Internet access service fees; or

(ii) the equivalent of one data line or video circuit, or integrated data/video link that relies on a transport medium that operates at a minimum speed of 1.544 megabytes per second (T1) for each district, including recurring telecommunications line lease costs and ongoing Internet access service fees;

(2) recurring costs of contractual or vendor-provided maintenance on the school district's wide area network to the point of presence at the school building up to the router, codec, or other service delivery equipment located at the point of presence termination at the school or school district;

(3) recurring costs of cooperative, shared arrangements for regional delivery of telecommunications/Internet access between school districts, postsecondary institutions, and public libraries including network gateways, peering points, regional network infrastructure, Internet2 access, and network support, maintenance, and coordination; and

(4) service provider installation fees for installation of new telecommunications lines or increased bandwidth.

(b) Costs not eligible for reimbursement under this program include:

(1) recurring costs of school district staff providing network infrastructure support;

(2) recurring costs associated with voice and standard telephone service;

(3) costs associated with purchase of network hardware, telephones, computers, or other peripheral equipment needed to deliver telecommunications access to the school or school district;

(4) costs associated with laying fiber for telecommunications access;

(5) costs associated with wiring school or school district buildings;

(6) costs associated with purchase, installation, or purchase and installation of Internet filtering; and

(7) costs associated with digital content, including online learning or distance learning programming, and information databases.

Subd. 2.

E-rates.

To be eligible for aid under this section, a district, charter school, or intermediate school district is required to file an e-rate application either separately or through its telecommunications access cluster. Discounts received on telecommunications expenditures shall be reflected in the costs submitted to the department for aid under this section.

Subd. 3.

Reimbursement criteria.

The commissioner shall develop criteria for approving costs submitted by organized school districts, charter schools, and intermediate school districts under subdivision 1.

Subd. 4.

District aid.

For fiscal year 2006 and later, a district, charter school, or intermediate school district's Internet access equity aid equals the district, charter school, or intermediate school district's approved cost for the previous fiscal year according to subdivision 1 exceeding $16 times the district's adjusted pupil units for the previous fiscal year or no reduction if the district is part of an organized telecommunications access cluster. Equity aid must be distributed to the telecommunications access cluster for districts, charter schools, or intermediate school districts that are members of the cluster or to individual districts, charter schools, or intermediate school districts not part of a telecommunications access cluster.

Subd. 5.

Telecommunications/Internet access services for nonpublic schools.

(a) Districts shall provide each year upon formal request by or on behalf of a nonpublic school, not including home schools, located in that district or area, ongoing or recurring telecommunications access services to the nonpublic school either through existing district providers or through separate providers.

(b) The amount of district aid for telecommunications access services for each nonpublic school under this subdivision equals the lesser of:

(1) 90 percent of the nonpublic school's approved cost for the previous fiscal year according to subdivision 1 exceeding $10 for fiscal year 2006 and later times the number of weighted pupils enrolled at the nonpublic school as of October 1 of the previous school year; or

(2) the product of the district's aid per pupil unit according to subdivision 4 times the number of weighted pupils enrolled at the nonpublic school as of October 1 of the previous school year.

(c) For purposes of this subdivision, nonpublic school pupils shall be weighted by grade level using the weighting factors defined in section 126C.05, subdivision 1.

(d) Each year, a district providing services under paragraph (a) may claim up to five percent of the aid determined in paragraph (b) for costs of administering this subdivision. No district may expend an amount for these telecommunications access services which exceeds the amount allocated under this subdivision. The nonpublic school is responsible for the Internet access costs not covered by this section.

(e) At the request of a nonpublic school, districts may allocate the amount determined in paragraph (b) directly to the nonpublic school to pay for or offset the nonpublic school's costs for telecommunications access services; however, the amount allocated directly to the nonpublic school may not exceed the actual amount of the school's ongoing or recurring telecommunications access costs.

Subd. 6.

Severability.

If any portion of this section is found by a court to be unconstitutional, the remaining portions of the section shall remain in effect.

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