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HF2056 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

General education disparity aid established, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2325

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota bill, H.F. No. 2056, proposes the establishment of General Education Disparity Aid to reduce funding disparities among school districts. The bill aims to provide additional financial support to districts that receive lower per-pupil general education revenue.

Key Provisions:

  1. General Education Disparity Aid Calculation:

    • A school district's disparity aid allowance is determined by multiplying 0.37 by the greater of zero or:
      • The difference between:
      • The adjusted general education revenue per pupil for the district at or below the 20th percentile of all districts, and
      • The adjusted general education revenue per pupil of the given district.

  2. Aid Distribution:

    • Beginning in fiscal year 2026, a district's total general education disparity aid is calculated by multiplying its allowance by the adjusted pupil units in the district.

  3. Definition of Adjusted General Education Revenue:

    • This includes general education revenue (Minn. Stat. § 126C.10, subd. 1) and referendum revenue (Minn. Stat. § 126C.17, subd. 4).

Purpose:

  • The bill seeks to reduce funding disparities by providing additional aid to lower-funded districts, ensuring that resources are more equitably distributed across Minnesota’s schools.

Fiscal Impact:

  • Appropriates state funds to implement the disparity aid program.

This bill was introduced by Representatives Hudson and Kresha and referred to the Committee on Education Finance for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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    "citation": "126C.10",
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