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This bill increases career and technical (CTE) education revenue for school districts by raising the percentage of approved expenditures districts can claim from 35% to 50%. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the bill establishes a new funding mechanism where the commissioner of education will set a tax rate to raise $46,461,000 annually for CTE programs. Districts will be guaranteed revenue equal to either their previous year's CTE revenue or 100% of their approved CTE program expenditures. The bill requires districts receiving this revenue guarantee to place funds in a reserved account for CTE programming and mandates annual reporting of the account balance. If a district's reserved account balance exceeds $200 per pupil unit, they must hold a public discussion about their CTE programming at a school board meeting. Additionally, the bill removes an older revenue adjustment provision and adds new accountability measures to ensure transparency in how CTE funds are used. These changes aim to provide more stable and predictable funding for career and technical education programs in Minnesota school districts, supporting workforce development and skills training for students.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1001&ssn=0&y=2025