This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.81, subdivision 2b, which pertains to American Indian education aid. The amendment removes the requirement for an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) to concur for a school district to receive and carry forward American Indian education aid.

Under current law, for a school district or Tribal contract school to carry forward up to half of its unspent American Indian education aid into the next fiscal year, several conditions must be met, including: 1. Compliance with an approved education plan. 2. The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) concurring with educational offerings for American Indian students. 3. The carried-over funds being used in alignment with state law. 4. A required report to the Minnesota Department of Education explaining why the funds were not spent and how they will be used in the following year.

This bill removes the condition requiring AIPAC's concurrence, meaning a district may carry forward funds without requiring the committee’s explicit approval. However, the committee would still need to be aware of the carry forward.

Summary:

• Removes the requirement for American Indian Parent Advisory Committees to approve a district's carry forward of unspent American Indian education aid.
• Maintains other reporting requirements to ensure funds are used properly.

This change would potentially give school districts more flexibility in managing American Indian education funds while maintaining transparency with the Department of Education. However, it may reduce parental and community oversight of how these funds are used.