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SF 1426

Career and technical revenue for school districts increase provision and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Dahms and 3 co-sponsors

SF 1426 would boost Minnesota school districts' funding for career and technical education by increasing revenue provisions and appropriations to expand CTE programs.

Referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · SF 1426

Summary: SF 1426 — Career and Technical Revenue for School Districts Increase Provision and Appropriation

Overview

SF 1426 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on February 17, 2025, titled “Career and technical revenue for school districts increase provision and appropriation.” The bill is currently in the Education Finance to committee stage. A House companion bill exists: HF 1001.

  • Status: Introduced and first reading on February 17, 2025; referred to Education Finance.
  • Companion: HF 1001.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears to aim at increasing revenue available to Minnesota school districts for career and technical education (CTE) and to provide an accompanying appropriation. The specific policy mechanisms, formulas, or program details are not provided in the available summary excerpt.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • The exact provisions, such as how the revenue increase would be calculated, allocated, or disbursed, are not specified in the information provided.
  • The bill’s title indicates an increase in both revenue provision and appropriation related to CTE for school districts, suggesting changes to funding levels or funding mechanisms to support CTE programs.

Note: Without the full bill text or fiscal notes, precise provisions, formulas, eligible expenditures, reporting requirements, or timelines cannot be detailed here.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Minnesota school districts that operate career and technical education programs.
  • Secondary impacts may include CTE programs, students enrolled in CTE pathways, and district budgeting processes (as districts adjust plans to reflect increased revenue and associated appropriations).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: February 17, 2025.
  • First reading: February 17, 2025.
  • Committee referral: Education Finance.
  • Status track: Referred to committee (Education Finance) with potential subsequent steps including committee hearings, amendments, and floor action in the Senate.
  • Related legislation: HF 1001 is the House companion bill.

Potential impact and considerations ( preliminary)

  • If enacted, districts with robust CTE programs could see increased funding support, enabling expansion of pathways in fields such as technology, trades, health sciences, and other in-demand occupations.
  • The fiscal impact will depend on the final provisions (amounts, formulas, match requirements, or earmarks) and the timing of any appropriation.
  • Budget planning and program accountability measures may be affected, depending on accompanying reporting or performance requirements (not specified in the current summary).

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor SF 1426’s progression in the Senate Education Finance committee and any hearings.
  • Compare with the House companion HF 1001 for consistency in policy goals and funding amounts.
  • Review forthcoming fiscal notes and bill texts to understand the exact funding mechanism, eligibility, and implementation timeline.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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