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HF 3529

Safe schools revenue increased; safe schools revenue made available to charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patti Anderson and 9 co-sponsors

HF 3529 would increase Safe Schools funding and expand eligibility to charter, private, tribal contract schools, and cooperative units, expanding safe schools programs.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3529

Summary of HF 3529 (Minnesota 2025-2026)

Purpose and overall intent

HF 3529 proposes to increase the Safe Schools revenue and expand its availability beyond traditional public schools. Specifically, the bill aims to:
- Increase funding designated for safe schools-related programs and services.
- Make the Safe Schools revenue accessible to a broader set of educational providers, including charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools.
- Provide a framework for appropriation and distribution of these funds to the new recipients.

The bill is introduced in the Minnesota House and referred to the Education Finance committee for consideration.

Key provisions and changes

  • Increase in Safe Schools revenue: A higher allocation of Safe Schools funding will be enacted, increasing the total dollars available for safe schools initiatives.
  • Expanded eligibility for Safe Schools funds:
    • Charter schools (publicly funded independent schools) would be eligible to receive Safe Schools revenue.
    • Cooperative units (likely regional cooperatives or educational service organizations) would be eligible.
    • Nonpublic schools (private schools) would be eligible to receive Safe Schools funds.
    • Tribal contract schools (schools operated under tribal contracts, including Bureau of Indian Education or tribally managed schools) would be eligible.
  • Allocation and use of funds: The specifics of how funds are distributed (formula or grants) and permissible uses would be determined in the bill’s provisions or through subsequent rulemaking. The bill references expanding access to the Safe Schools revenue, but exact allocation formulas and allowable expenditures would be defined in the enacted language.
  • Administration and oversight: Likely to involve the Minnesota Department of Education or relevant state education authorities in distributing funds and ensuring compliance, with reporting requirements as part of the allocation process.

Who would be affected

  • Eligible entities:
    • Charter schools within Minnesota
    • Cooperative units that provide services to school districts and schools
    • Nonpublic (private) schools in Minnesota
    • Tribal contract schools serving Native communities
  • Impact on districts and schools: The expansion could affect budgeting, planning, and program funding for safety initiatives, anti-bullying programs, security enhancements, mental health supports, and related safe-school efforts, depending on how funds are prioritized and allocated.
  • Students and families: Indirectly affected by enhanced safety resources and support services across a broader spectrum of educational providers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Education Finance committee on February 19, 2026.
  • Next steps: The committee would review, amend, and potentially move the bill to the House floor. If advanced, the bill would proceed through the standard legislative process (subcommittee review, votes in committee, floor vote, and passage to the Senate, with potential further amendments).

Notes and considerations

  • The summary above reflects the bill’s stated intent to increase Safe Schools funding and broaden eligibility. Specific dollar amounts, eligibility criteria, distribution formulas, allowable uses, reporting requirements, and sunset or renewal provisions would be detailed in the bill’s text and any proposed amendments.
  • Stakeholders that might be affected include school districts, charter schools, private schools, tribal schools, regional cooperatives, educators, students, and families.

If you’d like, I can pull the precise fiscal notes, define the proposed funding formulas, and summarize any amendments as the bill progresses.

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

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