SF2255

SF2255 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus E-12 Education appropriations

Related bill: HF2433

AI Generated Summary

The Minnesota Senate bill S.F. No. 2255 pertains to education finance and proposes modifications to the funding and regulations for prekindergarten through grade 12 education. Key elements of the bill include:

Funding Adjustments – Allocates funding for various aspects of K-12 education, including general education, special education, early childhood education, teacher programs, school nutrition, libraries, and community education.
Policy Changes – Amends numerous Minnesota statutes related to transportation, school funding formulas, and aid programs.
Transportation Updates – Revises district responsibilities regarding student transportation, including provisions for equitable transportation services for nonpublic school students.
Compensatory Revenue Adjustments – Alters how compensatory revenue is calculated and distributed, including provisions to stabilize funding for schools with high concentrations of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Forecast Adjustments and Reporting – Requires updates to budget forecasting and mandates reports on spending, student transportation, and school financial operations.
Repeals Certain Statutes – Removes outdated or redundant financial provisions related to education, particularly concerning older funding formulas and certain transportation policies.

Overall, the bill seeks to update Minnesota's education finance structure to ensure equitable resource allocation while streamlining existing policies.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file
2nd Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Education Finance
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Education Finance
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Taxes
April 21, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Taxes
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Finance
April 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Finance
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading
April 29, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Second reading

Citations

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        "Clarification on entitlement for transportation rights and privileges."
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      "summary": "This bill relates to policy changes for the transportation of public school children under section 123B.84.",
      "modified": [
        "Language updated to ensure equality in transportation provision."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.84",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
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    "analysis": {
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        ""
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      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill retains references to compulsory instruction requirements under section 120A.22.",
      "modified": [
        "The section assures compliance with compulsory attendance as a basis for transportation rights."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120A.22",
    "subdivision": ""
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Options for providing equal transportation within the district."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation amends transportation provisions for public school children under section 123B.86 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which transportation is deemed necessary by the school board."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.86",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Definitions for transportation categories and depreciation calculations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the definition section related to school transportation funding under section 123B.92 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to calculations for actual expenditure per pupil and depreciation rates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.92",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
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      "summary": "The section is referenced in relation to transportation services for pupils with disabilities.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments in definitions and inclusions in transportation cost calculations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A.76",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section defines terms related to child welfare in the context of education transportation.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications on eligible transport services for children in specific care settings."
      ]
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    "citation": "260C.007",
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        "Defines schedule and conditions for payout of nonpublic aids."
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    "citation": "123B.40 to 123B.48",
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