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SF 4282

Various agency forecast adjustments

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kresha and 2 co-sponsors

SF 4282 adjusts Minnesota's pre-K through grade 12 education funding forecasts to align appropriations with updated enrollment, costs, or revenue data.

Secretary of State Chapter 109 05/27/26
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Bill Summary · SF 4282

Legislative bill overview

SF 4282 adjusts state funding forecasts for prekindergarten through grade 12 education programs in Minnesota. The bill modifies how the state projects and allocates education funding based on updated enrollment, cost, or revenue data. These adjustments ensure that education appropriations align with current demographic and fiscal realities.

Why is this important

Education funding forecasts directly determine how much money school districts receive for operations, staff, and programs. Inaccurate forecasts can force districts to cut services mid-year or leave them underfunded, affecting classroom resources and student services. Timely adjustments help maintain budget stability for schools and predictability for families.

Potential points of contention

  • Direction and magnitude of adjustment: Whether the forecast adjustment increases or decreases funding will significantly affect school district budgets and may create winners and losers among districts
  • Enrollment trends: If enrollment is declining, this may reflect demographic shifts that require difficult decisions about school closures or consolidation
  • Timing and process: Changes to funding forecasts late in the fiscal year may disrupt district planning and force rapid budget modifications

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

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