SF 3037

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to education finance; requiring the Department of Education to examine
cost factors and wage rate differences among Minnesota's school districts;
requiring a report; appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin GEOGRAPHIC LABOR COST DIFFERENCES AMONG SCHOOL
DISTRICTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Study. new text end

new text begin The Department of Education must examine the impact
of labor cost differentials that exist in different regions of the state and develop
recommendations for adjusting the general education program to account for the
differences. The department analysis must include an examination of how other states
address labor cost differentials and recommend methods for grouping school districts in
regions for purposes of recognizing labor cost adjustments.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Report required. new text end

new text begin The Department of Education must report its findings
to the legislative committees having jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12
education by January 15, 2007.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2007 from the general
fund to the commissioner of education for costs associated with this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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