Bill > HF3072

This bill modifies Minnesota's literacy aid program by replacing the existing literacy incentive aid with a new framework consisting of three types of literacy aid: basic literacy aid, English learner literacy aid, and targeted literacy aid. The bill introduces new definitions, including English learner concentration factor (the proportion of English learners in a district) and poverty concentration factor (the proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals). School districts will now be required to use literacy aid to meet the goals and requirements of their local literacy plans, rather than the previous specific uses like training and intervention specialist employment. The new aid calculations will be based on a district's average daily membership for kindergarten through fourth grade, with different allowances for basic, English learner, and targeted literacy aid. The specific dollar amounts for these allowances are not specified in the bill text. The bill also establishes provisions for determining meal eligibility and includes an effective date of fiscal year 2026, with appropriations to be determined for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The overall intent appears to be providing more flexible and targeted support for early literacy efforts in school districts.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3072&ssn=0&y=2025