Bill > HF53

This bill amends Minnesota's education finance law by modifying the transportation sparsity revenue calculation for school districts. Specifically, the bill increases the percentage used to calculate additional transportation funding from 35 percent to 70 percent. Under the revised law, school districts will receive more revenue to offset their transportation costs by comparing their total transportation expenses to a formula that considers their basic revenue, existing transportation aids, and other transportation-related reimbursements. The increased percentage means districts will be able to recover a larger portion of their transportation expenses, potentially providing more financial support for schools with sparse or geographically dispersed student populations. The changes will take effect for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, giving school districts advance notice of the new funding calculation method. This adjustment aims to provide more robust financial support for school transportation, particularly in areas with higher transportation challenges due to geographic spread or lower student density.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0053&ssn=0&y=2025