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HF 2459

Metro Deaf School grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

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

Minnesota appropriates grant funding to Metro Deaf School to support specialized education services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Children and Families Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2459

Legislative bill overview

HF 2459 appropriates state grant funding to support the Metro Deaf School in Minnesota. The bill was initially referred to the Education Finance committee but was recalled and re-referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy committee in March 2025.

Why is this important

The Metro Deaf School serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students, providing specialized education and services tailored to their communication and learning needs. State grant funding directly impacts the school's operational capacity, program offerings, and accessibility of services for this specialized student population.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount unspecified: The bill text does not specify the grant amount, making it difficult to assess fiscal impact and whether it represents increased, maintained, or reduced funding levels compared to prior years
  • Committee jurisdiction shift: The motion to re-refer from Education Finance to Children and Families Finance and Policy suggests either procedural questions about which committee should oversee the appropriation or concerns about how the funding aligns with broader policy priorities
  • Lack of performance metrics: The bill does not appear to include accountability measures, outcome metrics, or conditions for how the funds must be used, which may concern legislators focused on fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness

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

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