Bill
SF 3708
Adjusts Minnesota school funding calculations for non-resident students in online programs to modify state education budget allocations based on revised membership metrics.
SF 3708 modifies how Minnesota calculates school funding for non-resident students enrolled in online instruction at Minnesota schools. The bill adjusts the average daily membership (ADM) and pupil unit calculations—metrics that determine state education funding allocations—specifically for out-of-state students taking courses remotely from Minnesota-based schools.
School funding in Minnesota is heavily tied to student enrollment numbers, so changes to how students are counted directly affect district budgets and resources. This bill addresses a potential funding loophole where online programs could attract non-resident students without the district bearing typical infrastructure costs, while still receiving full per-pupil funding. The outcome will influence whether schools can sustainably expand online programs and whether funding formulas accurately reflect actual educational service costs.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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