Bill > SF986

This bill modifies the general education revenue calculation for charter schools by adding safe schools aid, which provides additional funding specifically for school safety purposes. Currently, charter schools receive general education revenue based on a complex formula that considers various factors like state average revenue, referendum equalization aid, and other revenue streams. The bill introduces a new provision that grants charter schools $36 per adjusted pupil unit for safe schools aid, which must be specifically used for purposes defined in section 126C.44, subdivision 4 (likely related to school safety measures such as security personnel, safety equipment, or safety training). This means that charter schools will now receive dedicated funding to help ensure the safety of their students, similar to how traditional public schools are funded for school safety initiatives. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124E.20, subdivision 1, by inserting new language about safe schools aid and renumbering the subsequent subdivision paragraphs accordingly.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0986&ssn=0&y=2025