SF1819 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Special education cross subsidy aid increase provision and appropriation
Related bill: HF57
AI Generated Summary
This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 125A.76, subdivision 2e, to increase state funding for special education by raising the cross subsidy reduction aid provided to school districts. The bill adjusts the cross subsidy aid factor, which determines the portion of a district's initial special education cross subsidy that will be covered by state aid. The updated aid factors are:
- 6.43% for fiscal year 2023
- 44% for fiscal years 2024 and 2025
- 50% for fiscal year 2026
- 54% for fiscal year 2027 and beyond
The bill aims to reduce the financial burden on school districts caused by the gap between special education costs and state and federal funding. It also appropriates money to support these increases.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Finance |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Finance |
Citations
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill amends the cross subsidy reduction aid for school districts under section 125A.76.",
"modified": [
"Increases the cross subsidy aid factor for fiscal years 2024 and later."
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"citation": "125A.76",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2e"
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]