Bill > HF1049

This bill clarifies the eligibility and calculation of school library aid for independent, special, and charter school districts in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing law to ensure that independent and special school districts are eligible to receive school library aid, which is calculated as either $16.11 multiplied by the district's adjusted pupil units (a measure of student enrollment) or a minimum of $40,000, whichever is greater. For charter schools, the aid will be calculated similarly, but with a minimum of $20,000 instead of $40,000. The changes apply retroactively to fiscal year 2024 and subsequent years, providing clarity and potentially increased funding for school library resources across different types of school districts. The modification aims to ensure that smaller districts and charter schools have adequate financial support for their library services, regardless of their size or student population.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1049&ssn=0&y=2025