Bill > HF3183

This bill modifies the rules for how school districts can manage and spend money from their school food service fund. The bill expands the types of expenses that can be charged to the food service fund, specifically allowing costs related to waste management, technology for serving line automation, and meal tracking systems. It clarifies that while certain administrative costs like lunchroom supervision and utilities must be charged to the general fund, there are now more flexible provisions for how surplus funds can be used. The bill also introduces new restrictions on charging certain renovation and utility work costs to the food service fund, such as kitchen remodeling, plumbing, electrical work, and building utility modifications. Additionally, the bill allows districts to potentially transfer certain administrative costs to the food service fund if they have a surplus for three consecutive years, and provides a pathway for handling deficits in the food service fund. These changes are set to take effect in fiscal year 2026 and aim to provide school districts with more nuanced financial management options for their food service operations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3183&ssn=0&y=2025