Bill > SF3303

This bill establishes an Education Empowerment Account (EEA) program for eligible Minnesota students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the program, parents can receive funds for specific educational expenses, including tuition and fees, textbooks, instructional materials, test registration fees, educational therapies, transportation, and technology. Each participating student would receive an account funded by the state, with the amount based on a statewide average general education revenue per pupil and adjusted by grade-level weighting. Parents can use the funds primarily for tuition, and any remaining money after high school graduation can be applied to postsecondary tuition in the year immediately following graduation. If a student returns to a public school or charter school, the account will be closed, and remaining funds will be returned to the state general fund. The program will be funded using available federal funds and state appropriations, with the Department of Education responsible for creating the application process, notifying eligible students, and overseeing fund expenditures. The bill is set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and aims to provide additional educational funding and flexibility for Minnesota students.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3303&ssn=0&y=2025