Bill > SF3158

This bill appropriates funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education specifically for Read Act training compensation for teachers. The bill allocates state aid to school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units that provide direct instructional services, with funding calculated as either $2,000 or $40 multiplied by the number of students served, based on fall 2024 enrollment counts. The payments will be distributed by October 15, 2025, and are fully payable in fiscal year 2026. School districts, charter schools, and cooperative units are required to use these funds to compensate eligible teachers for completing training mandated by the Read Act, either in accordance with specific legal provisions or through a memorandum of understanding with the teachers' exclusive representative. The bill aims to support and incentivize teacher participation in reading-related professional development by providing direct financial compensation for the required training time.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3158&ssn=0&y=2025