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SF2555 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Special education separate sites funding eligibility expansion and appropriation

Related bill: HF2181

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 2555, relates to education finance in Minnesota and proposes expanding eligibility for special education separate sites funding.

Key Provisions:

  1. Definition of Special Education Separate Sites and Programs

    • A public separate day school facility where students with disabilities spend at least 50% of their school day.

  2. Expanded Eligibility for Funding

    • Education cooperatives, education districts, service cooperatives, and intermediate school districts currently qualify for additional state funding for students in these programs.
    • The bill allows school districts operating such sites to apply for funding eligibility by providing information to the commissioner.

  3. Use of Funds

    • The additional state funding received under this bill can be used for the same purposes as state special education aid under section 125A.76.

  4. Calculation of Funding

    • Starting in Fiscal Year 2024, additional state funding is determined by multiplying 1.689 by the adjusted K-12 pupil units served in these programs.

Purpose of the Bill:

This bill aims to provide more financial support to schools and districts that operate special education programs, ensuring that they can effectively serve students with disabilities in specialized settings.

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Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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