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HF 3312

Perpich Center for Arts Education high school converted to pupil-based funding for two years; Perpich Center for Arts Education closed on June 30, 2027; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kresha

Bill converts Perpich Center for Arts Education to pupil-based funding for two years, then closes it June 30, 2027, eliminating a statewide arts education resource.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3312

Legislative bill overview

HF 3312 would convert the Perpich Center for Arts Education from its current funding structure to pupil-based funding for a two-year transition period, after which the center would close on June 30, 2027. The bill includes a money appropriation to support this transition and closure process.

Why is this important

The Perpich Center is a state-funded arts education resource that serves Minnesota schools. This bill would fundamentally alter how the institution operates and ultimately eliminate it, affecting arts education programming, teacher professional development, and curriculum resources that schools currently access through the center.

Potential points of contention

  • Arts education access: Closing the center could reduce statewide coordination and support for arts education, particularly in rural or under-resourced districts that rely on centralized services
  • Transition uncertainty: Converting to pupil-based funding for only two years creates instability; schools may struggle to plan programs knowing the center will close, potentially causing disruption before the closure date
  • Economic impact: The closure would affect center staff employment and potentially eliminate specialized arts education expertise and institutional knowledge built over years of operation

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

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