SF 3341

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/04/2022 02:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to early childhood programs; modifying the calculation of early childhood
family education revenue; transferring money for administrative costs; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 124D.135, subdivision 4.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 124D.135, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Early childhood family education aid.

new text begin (a) new text end If a district complies with the
provisions of section 124D.13, it must receive early childhood family education aid equal
to the difference between the early childhood family education revenue new text begin for the current year
new text end and the early childhood family education levy new text begin for the current year, minus the amount
determined under paragraph (b) new text end . If the district does not levy the entire amount permitted,
the early childhood family education aid must be reduced in proportion to the actual amount
levied.

new text begin (b) Each year up to two percent of each district's early childhood family education aid
for the prior year must be transferred to the department for two full-time equivalent staff
and for operational expenses to provide support and guidance for early childhood family
education programs. Each staff member must hold a valid license as a teacher of parent and
family education or early childhood education.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2023 and later.
new text end