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SF2341 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Adult basic education aid state total increase and aid limit modifications provisions, commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests costs funding increase provision, and appropriation

Related bill: HF2152

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 2341, relates to education finance in Minnesota, specifically to Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. It proposes the following changes:

  1. Increase in Total Adult Basic Education Aid – The total state ABE aid for fiscal year 2026 would increase to $65,170,000 (up from $52,759,000). For later fiscal years, additional funding adjustments would be based on a growth formula.

  2. Modification to Aid Limits – The aid calculation would be adjusted based on inflation and program growth, ensuring continued funding stability.

  3. Increased Funding for High School Equivalency Tests – More funding would be allocated to pay for commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests that help adults obtain diplomas.

  4. Appropriation of Additional Funds – This amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024 (sections 124D.531 and 124D.55) ensures that funds are set aside for Adult Basic Education (ABE) supplemental service grants.

Overall, this bill ensures increased and sustained funding for Adult Basic Education programs in Minnesota, supporting adults in gaining literacy, workforce skills, and high school equivalency credentials.

Bill text versions

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increased state total adult basic education aid for fiscal year 2026 to $65,170,000."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the state total adult basic education aid formula and allocation under section 124D.531 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the calculation of future years' aid to include unpaid amounts from previous years and modifies the growth factors used in calculations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.531",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments impact adjustments under section 124D.52 subdivision 3 related to adult basic education.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifies how adjustments not paid in previous years are considered in calculating state totals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Changes made to the formula allowance affecting adult basic education aid calculations under section 126C.10 subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes formula allowance changes as a factor in the adult basic education aid calculation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.10",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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