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SF986 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

General education revenue modification to include safe schools aid for charter schools

Related bill: HF2016

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 986 is a proposed law in Minnesota aimed at modifying how financial support is handled for charter schools, specifically around the topic of safety and educational programming. The bill suggests that charter schools should be funded in the same manner as traditional school districts concerning general education revenue. Additionally, it introduces a formula for calculating this financial support, including various types of educational funding (like basic skills and pension adjustment revenues) and proposes that charter schools receive a specific allotment of 'safe schools aid'. This aid will be calculated based on the number of students and is dedicated to enhancing safety measures within these schools. Further, if a charter school runs extended programs outside the regular academic calendar, it will receive an increased funding amount to support these activities. The bill also proposes special provisions for charter schools that cater specifically to students needing special education, ensuring they receive additional funds to cover costs not reimbursed by other educational funds.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
February 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toEducation Finance
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionWithdrawn and re-referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes safe schools aid as part of general education revenue for charter schools."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the revenue calculation for charter schools under section 124E.20, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the revenue calculation for charter schools based on new components like safe schools aid."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124E.20",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends references to revenue calculations involving formula allowance under section 126C.10, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised calculations related to formula allowance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.10",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill directs the usage of safe schools aid in charter schools as per section 126C.44, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the reserved use of safe schools aid based on adjusted pupil units."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "126C.44",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for unreimbursed costs for educating students not eligible for special education."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill affects the funding formula for special education charter schools under section 124E.21, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Redefines the revenue calculation specifics for special education charter schools."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124E.21",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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