Bill > SF3188

This bill modifies education funding regulations for area learning centers by changing the percentage of general education revenue that school districts must transfer to these centers. Previously, districts were required to transfer between 90 and 100 percent of their average general education revenue per adjusted pupil unit to area learning centers. The bill removes the lower bound, mandating that districts now transfer exactly 100 percent of their average general education revenue per adjusted pupil unit, minus a specific calculation related to the formula allowance. This change applies to revenue for fiscal year 2026 and later. The bill also adjusts provisions related to alternative attendance programs and special education aid, specifically addressing how funding is calculated and transferred when students attend area learning centers or special education programs outside their resident district. These modifications aim to provide more consistent and potentially increased funding for area learning centers, which are alternative educational programs designed to support students who may not thrive in traditional school settings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3188&ssn=0&y=2025