Bill > HF2056

This bill establishes a new form of financial aid for school districts in Minnesota called General Education Disparity Aid, designed to help reduce funding inequalities between districts. The aid is calculated by multiplying 0.37 by the difference between the adjusted general education revenue per pupil for districts at or below the 20th percentile and the district's own adjusted general education revenue per pupil, but only if that difference is positive. The aid will be calculated by multiplying this allowance by the district's adjusted pupil units, and it will include both general education revenue and referendum revenue. Starting in fiscal year 2026, eligible districts will receive this additional aid to help address disparities in educational funding. The bill includes an appropriation section for funding the program, though the specific dollar amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are not specified in the provided text. The goal appears to be providing more financial support to school districts with lower per-pupil revenues, potentially helping to equalize educational resources across different communities in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2056&ssn=0&y=2025