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HF 3072

Literacy incentive aid program modified, new eligible uses for literacy aid established, literacy aid funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bianca Virnig

HF 3072 would modify Minnesota's literacy incentive aid, add new eligible uses, provide funding, and empower the state education agency to administer and oversee the program.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3072

Summary of HF 3072 (Minnesota)

Overview

HF 3072 aims to modify Minnesota’s literacy incentive aid program, establish new eligible uses for literacy aid, and authorize funding for these initiatives. The bill is classified as an appropriations measure within Education-K-12 and is currently at the introduction stage, having been introduced on April 2, 2025 and referred to the Education Finance committee. A companion bill exists in the Senate: SF 3186.

  • Bill number: HF 3072
  • Title: Literacy incentive aid program modified, new eligible uses for literacy aid established, literacy aid funding provided, and money appropriated
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Education Finance
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Subject: Appropriations, Education-K-12
  • Related bill: SF 3186 (companion)

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title)

  • Modify the existing literacy incentive aid program.
  • Establish new eligible uses for literacy aid.
  • Provide funding for literacy aid (i.e., authorize an appropriation and specify allocation mechanisms).
  • The exact program parameters, eligible uses, and funding levels will be defined in the enacted text.

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s precise provisions, amounts, or implementation details. The description above reflects the bill’s stated purpose in its title.

Who would be affected

  • Likely recipients and administering entities:
    • School districts, charter schools, and other eligible recipients currently or eligible for literacy incentive aid.
    • The Minnesota Department of Education (or another state education agency) would administer and oversee the program, reporting, and compliance requirements as outlined in the bill.
  • Other stakeholders may include district administrators, teachers, literacy coordinators, and parents/students who benefit from literacy programs financed by the aid.

Fiscal and timeline considerations

  • Funding: The bill contemplates a new appropriation for literacy aid and sets the framework for how those funds would be used. The exact dollar amounts and funding structure would be specified in the enacted text.
  • Timeline: As introduced, the bill is in the Education Finance committee stage. If advanced, it would proceed through the usual legislative process (committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and reconciliation with the Senate version).
  • Implementation: Details on implementation timelines, reporting requirements, and oversight would be included in the bill’s provisions.

Next steps and how to track

  • Monitor HF 3072’s progress in the House Education Finance committee and the full House.
  • Review the companion SF 3186 for parallel language and provisions in the Senate.
  • Once available, review the exact text to identify:
    • Specific modifications to the literacy incentive program
    • List of new eligible uses for literacy aid
    • Authorized funding amounts and any ongoing versus one-time appropriations
    • Eligibility criteria, reporting, and accountability requirements
    • Effective date(s) and any phase-in provisions

This summary presents the essential information currently available. For detailed analysis, the bill’s full text and fiscal notes will be required.

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

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