Bill > SF2341

This bill modifies several provisions related to adult basic education (ABE) funding and high school equivalency test fees. It increases the state total adult basic education aid from $52,759,000 to $65,170,000 for fiscal year 2026, with a provision for potential annual increases based on formula allowance changes or contact hour growth. The bill also raises the aid limit per prior year contact hour from $30 to $36 and increases the maximum aid increase for programs from $10,000 to $12,000. Regarding high school equivalency tests, the bill changes the funding model to cover 100% of test fees for eligible individuals (up to one full battery of tests per year), replacing the previous 60% coverage with a $40 maximum. The bill includes appropriations for adult basic education aid and high school equivalency test fees, with $375,000 allocated for test fees in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The changes are intended to provide more robust financial support for adult education programs and make high school equivalency testing more accessible by covering the full cost of tests for eligible individuals.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2341&ssn=0&y=2025