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This bill establishes new accounting and transparency requirements for Minnesota school districts' advertising and event sponsorship expenditures. Starting in fiscal year 2026, school districts must separately track and report their spending on paid media advertisements (such as TV, radio, internet, billboard, and other commercial ads) and public event sponsorships. The bill defines "public events" as publicly announced gatherings that the general public can attend, like concerts, festivals, and parades, but excludes school-sponsored activities like athletics and club events. Additionally, the bill mandates that any paid media advertisements referring to costs like tuition, technology, or transportation must explicitly state that these expenses are funded by taxpayer dollars, rather than presenting them as "free." The state's education commissioner is required to modify financial reporting standards to accommodate these new tracking requirements. Both provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply to both traditional school districts and charter schools, aiming to increase financial transparency and public awareness of school spending.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1735&ssn=0&y=2025