Bill
SF 3667
Bill permits Minnesota schools to use student support aid funding for special education teacher employment costs, increasing hiring flexibility for districts.
SF 3667 authorizes the use of student support aid funds to cover costs associated with employing licensed special education teachers in Minnesota schools. The bill appears to modify how schools can allocate existing state education funding by permitting a portion of student support aid to be directed toward special education teacher compensation and related expenses.
Special education services are among the most expensive per-pupil costs in public education, and funding constraints often force difficult budget trade-offs for school districts. This bill could provide districts with additional flexibility to hire and retain qualified special education teachers by opening a new funding stream, potentially improving services for students with disabilities while addressing teacher shortages in this critical area.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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