Bill > SF1594

This bill provides a special education funding adjustment for Independent School District No. 709 in Duluth, Minnesota. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the bill increases the district's special education initial aid by $500,000 annually to account for changes not reflected in the 2016 special education base funding. The Department of Education is required to add this amount to the district's special education initial aid calculation each year. Additionally, the bill provides $1,000,000 in supplemental special education aid for the district in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The purpose appears to be to provide additional financial support to the Duluth school district for special education programs, addressing funding gaps that were not addressed when the original base funding was established in 2016. These additional funds will be appropriated from the general fund and are intended to help the district better support students with special education needs.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1594&ssn=0&y=2025