School-aged care programs allowance to provide preschool care provision and school aged care revenue increase
Impact
The implementation of SF3922 is expected to significantly affect the financing and operational landscape of school-age and preschool care services. By amending existing statutes, it allows districts to adjust their funding utilization to include preschool-related services within their revenue allowances. This change is anticipated to support early childhood education by increasing the availability of preschool programs funded by school-age care revenue. Notably, districts will be authorized to levy funds specifically for the additional expenses incurred in providing services to children with disabilities or those facing temporary familial challenges.
Summary
SF3922 addresses several aspects of education finance in Minnesota, particularly focusing on the facilitation of preschool care programs within school-age care structures. This legislation allows school districts that already offer licensed child care programs for older children to extend their services to include preschool care for younger children. The objective is to enhance early childhood education accessibility by leveraging existing frameworks within the community education programs. Therefore, it extends opportunities for children aged 33 months or older who are not enrolled in other early education programs.
Contention
Despite its potential benefits, the bill may face discussions surrounding the implications for local control and budget allocation. Proponents argue that expanding preschool care through existing structures will alleviate barriers to entry for families and enhance educational outcomes. However, critics of such educational reforms often raise concerns about the adequacy of funding and the potential dilution of resources for other essential programs. There may also be implications regarding administrative clarity and how local entities can navigate the adjustment of their financial frameworks to comply with the new regulations.
Priority required for children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs, school-age care revenue eligibility and uses modified, and money appropriated.
Children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs priority requirement; school age-care revenue eligibility and uses modification; appropriating money
Various education finance funding allocations increased involving, school district funding, general education basic formula allowance, special education cross subsidy aid, school unemployment aid account funding, English learner cross subsidy aid, and safe schools revenue; extended time revenue linked to general education basic formula allowance; calculations for school's compensatory revenue eligibility modified; school board powers modified; and money appropriated.
Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4121'23