Perpich Center for Arts Education high school converted to pupil-based funding for two years; Perpich Center for Arts Education closed on June 30, 2027; and money appropriated.
Impact
The impact of HF3312 on state education laws is profound, particularly concerning the Perpich Center’s future role in arts education. By abolishing the institution, the bill potentially dismantles a dedicated avenue for arts-focused education, requiring the Department of Education to distribute resources and support for arts education through other means. A new division will be created to support arts education statewide, indicating that while the Center itself will cease to exist, efforts will continue in some capacity to enhance arts opportunities for pupils, albeit possibly with fewer resources.
Summary
HF3312 proposes significant changes to the funding and operational status of the Perpich Center for Arts Education. The bill transitions the funding model for this institution to a pupil-based funding approach for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It also sets forth the closure of the Perpich Center effective June 30, 2027, establishing that any remaining funds will revert to the state's general fund. This shift may have far-reaching implications on how arts education is delivered in Minnesota, particularly at a time when financial resources are becoming increasingly critical in educational institutions.
Contention
Key points of contention regarding HF3312 involve the adequacy of arts education resources provided through the new funding model and the implications of the Perpich Center's closure on local educational institutions. Advocates for the arts express concerns that the elimination of the Center could lead to a reduction in specialized arts programs and a negative impact on students who benefit from robust arts education. Conversely, proponents argue that the changes represent a modernization of funding models that could make arts education more accessible through general school funding rather than a standalone institution.
State government entities including constitutional offices, legislature, and retirement accounts funding provided; compensation council provisions modified; state performance measures required; Offices of Enterprise Sustainability and Translation created; studies required; postretirement adjustment made; and money appropriated.
Funding provided for kindergarten through grade 12 education; general education, literacy and learning, special education, education innovation, and education excellence provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; reports required; and money appropriated.
Education; prekindergarten through grade 12 education provisions modified including general education, education excellence, teachers, special education, charter schools, nutrition and libraries, health and safety, and state agencies; and reports required.
Transfer care specialist registration established, behavior analysts licensure established, veterinary technician and veterinary institutional license established, veterinary supervision provisions modified, specialty dentist licensure and dental assistant licensure modified, physician assistant additional collaboration requirements removed, social worker provisional licensure modified, guest licensure established for marriage and family therapists, pharmacy provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Crisis services and criteria availability modified for community-based program locations, 48-hour admission requirement removed, and conforming and technical changes made to effectuate creation of Direct Care and Treatment agency.
Constitutional amendment to establish an independent citizens' redistricting commission, establishment of advisory citizens' redistricting commission, establishing redistricting principles and requirements, and appropriations