Bill > HF2239

This bill authorizes school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units to transfer funds more flexibly during fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with some important restrictions. Specifically, districts can move money between operating accounts and funds, but only for funds not already committed to staff salaries, benefits, or federally mandated purposes. These transfers cannot increase state aid obligations or provide additional property tax authority. To ensure transparency, school boards must adopt a written resolution detailing the purpose and amount of each transfer, post the resolution on their website, and notify the commissioner electronically. Additionally, the bill provides school districts and charter schools with temporary relief from certain state mandates enacted or amended after January 1, 2023. For the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 school years, schools can choose not to comply with specific state laws or rules by adopting a formal resolution, which must also be posted on their website and reported to the commissioner. The bill aims to give educational institutions more financial flexibility and discretion during these specified years.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2239&ssn=0&y=2025