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HF 1415

Funding increased for the school unemployment aid account in the special revenue fund, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Bahner and 14 co-sponsors

Increases state funding for the School Unemployment Aid Account to cover unemployment benefits and related costs for K-12 education providers.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 1415

Summary of HF 1415

Overview

HF 1415 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on February 24, 2025, titled “Funding increased for the school unemployment aid account in the special revenue fund, and money appropriated.” The bill is at the Introduction and First Reading stage and has been referred to the Education Finance committee. A companion bill exists in the Senate, SF 2557.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim is to increase funding for the School Unemployment Aid (SUA) Account within Minnesota’s Special Revenue Fund and to appropriate money to that account.
  • The measure targets unemployment benefits related to K-12 education, specifically funding for school-related unemployment claims and related administrative costs.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Increase the appropriation to the School Unemployment Aid Account housed in the Special Revenue Fund.
  • Make a separate appropriation of funds to the SUA Account to cover unemployment benefits charged to school districts/charter schools and potentially related administrative costs.
  • Establish or reaffirm the use of state funds to support unemployment insurance costs borne by K-12 education providers.

Note: The text of the bill is not provided in the summary you shared, so the exact mechanisms (e.g., whether the increase is a one-time or ongoing appropriation, eligible recipients, distribution formulas, or reporting requirements) are not specified here. The above reflects the bill’s stated purpose in its title.

Who would be affected

  • Minnesota Department of Education (mandate/administration of SUA-related processes).
  • Minnesota Management and Budget (state budgeting and allocation of funds to the SUA Account).
  • K-12 school districts, charter schools, and other public education entities that receive unemployment benefits for former or eligible school staff.
  • Unemployed school employees who receive benefits funded through the SUA Account.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and read for the first time on February 24, 2025.
  • Referred to the Education Finance committee, indicating it will be examined for fiscal and educational policy implications.
  • Related legislation: SF 2557 (Senate companion), which may mirror or parallel HF 1415’s provisions.

Fiscal impact and considerations

  • The bill would increase state funding into the SUA Account, resulting in higher current or ongoing expenditures from the General Fund or the Special Revenue Fund, depending on the bill’s preferred funding source.
  • The exact dollar amounts, funding horizon (one-time vs. ongoing), and any sunset or renewal provisions are not specified in the provided summary.

Notes

  • Without the full text, details on eligibility, allocation formulas, reporting, or conditions tied to the increased funding are not available.
  • Monitoring the companion SF 2557 and subsequent committee actions will provide fuller clarity on the operative mechanics and fiscal effects.

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

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