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MN SF1019

MN SF1019
Transportation sparsity revenue percent modification provision


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education finance; amending the transportation sparsity revenue percent; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.10, subdivision 18a.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the transportation sparsity revenue calculation for school districts in Minnesota by increasing the percentage used to determine additional transportation funding from 35% to 70%. Currently, districts receive additional transportation revenue based on the difference between their total transportation costs and a calculated baseline that includes basic revenue, existing transportation sparsity revenue, charter school transportation adjustments, and other transportation-related reimbursements. The change means districts will now be able to receive a larger percentage of the difference between their transportation costs and this baseline calculation. The bill specifically applies to independent, common, special school districts, and charter schools, and will take effect for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years. This adjustment is designed to provide more financial support to school districts, particularly those in less densely populated areas with higher transportation costs relative to their overall budget, by increasing the percentage of transportation expenses that can be offset through state revenue.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Author stricken Eichorn (on 03/24/2025)

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