Bill > HF2152

This bill modifies several provisions related to adult basic education funding and high school equivalency testing in Minnesota. The legislation increases the state total adult basic education aid from $52,759,000 to $65,170,000 for fiscal year 2026, with provisions for future year adjustments based on growth and formula allowances. The bill also raises the maximum aid per contact hour from $30 to $36 and increases the maximum additional aid limit from $10,000 to $12,000 for adult basic education programs. Additionally, the bill changes the funding for high school equivalency tests, mandating that the commissioner will pay 100% of the test fees (up to one full battery of tests per year) for eligible individuals, effective July 1, 2025. The legislation includes appropriations to support these changes, specifically allocating $375,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for high school equivalency test fees, with any unspent fiscal year 2026 funds available in fiscal year 2027. These changes aim to provide more robust financial support for adult education programs and make high school equivalency testing more accessible.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2152&ssn=0&y=2025