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HF 1194

Extended time revenue linked to increases in the general education basic formula allowance, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kaela Berg and 1 co-sponsor

The bill ties extended-time funding to increases in the general education basic formula allowance, expanding resources for schools adding extra instructional time.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 1194

Summary of HF 1194 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 1194, introduced in the 2025-2026 Minnesota Legislature and referred to the Education Finance committee, proposes extending time revenue tied to increases in the general education basic formula allowance (GBFA) and related appropriations. The bill adds a funding mechanism linked to increases in the per-pupil base formula and designates money for extended time programming in schools. Sponsored by Representatives Kaela Berg and Bianca Virnig (co-sponsors).

Primary Purpose

  • To provide targeted funding associated with extended time (after-school, before-school, or additional instructional time) for Minnesota’s general education students.
  • To tie the availability or level of extended time revenue to increases in the general education basic formula allowance, thereby aligning extended-time funding with changes to the core per-pupil funding base.

Key Provisions and Changes (as described by the bill title and action history)

  • Extended time revenue mechanism: Establishes or expands a revenue stream that supports schools implementing extended instructional time. The funding is linked to increases in the general education basic formula allowance (GBFA), meaning as the GBFA increases, extended time revenue would also grow correspondingly.
  • General education basic formula (GBFA) linkage: The bill ensures that money designated for extended time scales with changes to the GBFA, creating a predictable, formula-driven approach to sustaining extended-time programming.
  • Appropriation alignment: The bill indicates that money appropriated for these purposes is intended to support extended time initiatives in general education settings, presumably within the K-12 framework.
  • Administrative/eligibility context (implied): While not explicitly detailed in the summary provided, bills with GBFA-linked extended time revenue typically include eligibility criteria for districts/schools to access funds and may require local plan approval, reporting, and compliance with state education standards.

Who Would Be Affected

  • School districts and charter schools: Primary recipients of extended time revenue. Districts pursuing extended-time programming would access funding proportional to GBFA increases.
  • General education students: Beneficiaries of expanded instructional time, with potential improvements in instructional hours and academic opportunities.
  • State education funding framework: The GBFA and related revenue streams would be adjusted to accommodate the linked extended-time funding, affecting overall K-12 budgeting and formula calculations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and assigned to the Education Finance committee on February 19, 2025.
  • Schedule and actions to watch: For enacted status, the bill would require committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers, followed by reconciliation and final passage. As a formula-driven measure, implementation would hinge on the timing of GBFA adjustments and any enacted appropriations.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Fiscal clarity: By tying extended-time revenue to GBFA increases, the bill aims to create a transparent, scalable funding model that grows with core per-pupil funding.
  • Program implementation: Schools would need to develop and submit extended-time plans, align with state education requirements, and monitor outcomes to justify continued funding.
  • Equity and access: If implemented, extended-time funding could expand opportunities for students needing additional instructional time, though effectiveness would depend on program design and local capacity.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison with existing extended-time funding approaches in Minnesota or provide a draft impacts table (program, fiscal, and compliance elements) once the bill’s full text is available.

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

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