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MN HF830
MN HF830Independent School District No. 99, Esko; American Indian mascot removal and replacement costs funding provided, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education finance; appropriating money to Independent School District No. 99, Esko, for American Indian mascot removal and replacement costs.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $945,000 from the state's general fund to Independent School District No. 99 in Esko for reimbursing costs associated with removing and replacing American Indian mascots and related imagery, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041. The funding covers expenses incurred since June 1, 2023, for removing and replacing American Indian mascot-related items across various school facilities and equipment, including athletic uniforms, signage, clocks, tribute markers, chairs, tables, entryway and gymnasium flooring, athletic field artificial turf, and gymnasium wall mats. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028, and will be administered by the Department of Education, which will directly reimburse the school district for these mandated mascot removal and replacement expenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance (on 02/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0830&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF830&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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