Bill > HF957

This bill provides school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units with increased financial flexibility and the ability to opt out of certain recently enacted state education laws and rules for fiscal years 2025-2029. Under the first provision, these educational entities can transfer funds between operating accounts and funds, as long as the transfers do not increase state aid obligations or property tax authority. The school board must adopt a written resolution detailing the transfer, post it on their website, and notify the commissioner. The second provision allows school districts and charter schools to adopt resolutions opting out of specific new state education laws and rules enacted in 2023 and 2024, including those from several legislative chapters and rules adopted by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board after July 1, 2023. When choosing to opt out, schools must continue to comply with federal laws, formally vote on the decision, post the resolution on their website, and notify the commissioner. These provisions aim to provide school districts with more operational discretion and financial management flexibility during the specified timeframe.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0957&ssn=0&y=2025