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HF1539 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Independent School District No. 709, Duluth; special education initial aid amount adjusted, supplemental special education aid created, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1594

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1539) relates to education finance and seeks to adjust the special education funding for Independent School District No. 709 (Duluth). The bill proposes:

  • An increase of $500,000 per year (starting in fiscal year 2026) to the district's special education initial aid to account for funding changes not included when the 2016 special education base was established.
  • The Minnesota Department of Education is directed to include this additional funding in the district's special education aid calculations.
  • The bill also includes appropriation of funds to support this adjustment.

The bill was introduced by Representatives Kozlowski, Zeleznikar, and Johnson P., and referred to the Committee on Education Finance for consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A provision increasing aid by $500,000 annually for changes not included in the 2016 base."
      ],
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill adjusts the computation of special education initial aid for Independent School District No. 709, Duluth, as per section 125A.76, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
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      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A.76",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
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