Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4906

Introduced
3/13/24  

Caption

Special education aid modification for unreimbursed costs to resident school districts

Impact

This bill has a pronounced impact on the funding structures for special education across the state. By altering the methods of calculating special education aid, it ensures that charter schools receive necessary financial support akin to that of traditional public schools. The provisions within the bill vary across different fiscal years, with a gradual reduction of funding restrictions from 100 percent of unreimbursed costs to lower percentages over a series of years. Overall, the bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on local districts by providing necessary financial adjustments for students who require special education services.

Summary

SF4906 is a legislative bill aimed at modifying the special education aid provided to resident school districts in Minnesota. It specifically addresses adjustments for unreimbursed costs associated with providing special education services. The bill seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2022, specifically sections relating to school finance, ensuring that charter schools are treated with equivalent consideration in terms of special education funding. This marks a significant change in how financial adjustments are calculated based on the actual costs of delivering special education and associated services.

Contention

While the bill is primarily focused on aiding school districts financially in the special education sector, it may also elicit discussions regarding the equity of funding among different types of educational institutions. Advocates may argue that the adjustments promote fairness and practical support for charter schools with a high percentage of special education students, while skeptics might raise concerns over the sustainability of funding and the potential fiscal implications for traditional public school districts, which could face reduced funds as a result of these changes.

Companion Bills

MN HF3595

Similar To Special education aid for unreimbursed costs to resident school districts modified.

Previously Filed As

MN HF3595

Special education aid for unreimbursed costs to resident school districts modified.

MN SF2839

Unreimbursed special education aid paid by the resident school district to a charter school reduction; state portion of special education aid for unreimbursed charter school expenditures increase; appropriating money

MN HF1099

Share of unreimbursed special education aid paid by the resident school district to a charter school reduced, state portion of special education aid for unreimbursed charter school expenditures increased, and money appropriated.

MN SF489

Special education formulas modification

MN HF543

Special education formulas modified, special access cost levy at cooperative units authorized, special education tuition billing limited, and money appropriated.

MN HF2534

Minimum share of general education funding transferred to an area learning center increased.

MN SF3188

General education funding minimum transfer to an area learning center increase appropriation

MN HF1694

Local optional aid and levy replaced with basic supplemental aid, and money appropriated.

MN HF2738

Microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English learner programs established, English learner revenue formula modified to provide additional revenue for a student with limited or interrupted formal education, English learner staff ratio reporting created, and money appropriated.

MN HF4333

Special education excess cost aid increased for intermediate school districts and other special education cooperatives, and money appropriated.

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