Bill > HF51

This bill modifies Minnesota's education finance laws to explicitly authorize roof repair and replacement projects as part of the long-term facilities maintenance program. The bill amends several subdivisions of Minnesota Statutes section 123B.595, expanding the definition of allowable long-term facilities maintenance revenue to include roof repair and replacement projects costing $100,000 or more per site. School districts will now be required to include a maintenance and repair schedule for school roofs in their ten-year facility plans, which must be submitted to and approved by the commissioner of education. The bill also adds roof repair and replacement to the list of permitted uses for long-term facilities maintenance revenue, allowing districts to use these funds for preventing further erosion of facilities. These changes will be effective for revenue in fiscal year 2027 and later, providing school districts with additional flexibility in maintaining their school buildings' infrastructure. The bill includes a section for appropriations, though the specific dollar amounts are not filled in within the provided text. Overall, the legislation aims to help school districts proactively address roofing maintenance and replacement as part of their comprehensive facilities management strategy.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0051&ssn=0&y=2025