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SF 4368

Compensatory aid for fiscal year 2027 calculation modification, compensatory aid for fiscal year 2028 allocation modification, and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bobby Joe Champion and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill modifies how school districts receive compensatory aid for disadvantaged students in 2027-2028 and appropriates associated funding.

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Bill Summary · SF 4368

Legislative bill overview

SF 4368 modifies how Minnesota calculates compensatory aid to school districts in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and appropriates funds to support these changes. The bill adjusts the formulas and allocation methods for supplemental education funding designed to help districts serving disadvantaged student populations.

Why is this important

Compensatory aid is a key funding mechanism that helps school districts with high concentrations of low-income students, English learners, and other at-risk populations access additional educational resources. Changes to how this aid is calculated and distributed can significantly affect individual district budgets and their capacity to serve vulnerable students.

Potential points of contention

  • Formula complexity: Modifications to calculation methods may benefit some districts while disadvantaging others, creating winners and losers in the state funding system
  • Adequacy of appropriation: The bill's funding level may be insufficient to fully implement the new allocations, requiring districts to absorb changes through budget adjustments
  • Equity implications: Changes to compensatory aid distribution could alter which schools receive resources, potentially affecting educational equity across regions or demographic groups

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

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