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HF 1028

Education finance funding allocations involving school district funding, general education basic formula allowance, special education cross subsidy aid, school unemployment aid account funding, English learner cross subsidy aid, and safe schools revenue increased; calculations for school's compensatory revenue eligibility modified; school board powers modified; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Clardy and 5 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill increases K-12 funding through revised formulas for special education, English learners, and safe schools while modifying compensatory revenue eligibility and expanding school board authority.

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Bill Summary · HF 1028

Legislative bill overview

HF 1028 modifies Minnesota's school funding formulas across multiple categories including general education, special education, English learner services, and safe schools programs. The bill adjusts how schools qualify for compensatory revenue and expands school board powers while appropriating additional state funding to support these changes.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly determine how much money districts receive for operations, teacher salaries, and specialized services. Changes to eligibility calculations for compensatory revenue (typically used for low-income students) and the cross-subsidy aid structures affect which schools benefit most and how equitably resources are distributed across Minnesota's diverse districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Compensatory revenue eligibility changes: Modifying how schools qualify for this funding could shift money between districts, benefiting some while reducing allocations to others currently receiving support
  • Special education and English learner cross-subsidy adjustments: These changes may alter funding ratios for specialized services, potentially affecting program quality or staffing in districts with high concentrations of these student populations
  • School board power expansion: Broadening school board authority without specific detail raises questions about what new powers are granted and potential inconsistency with state oversight or union agreements

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

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