HF3915

Purpose

The bill fixes an outdated reference in how a county apportionment is deducted from a school district’s general education aid. It updates the calculation so the deduction uses current, correct references in Minnesota law.

Main provisions

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 126C.21 subdivision 3 to redefine the county apportionment deduction.
• The annual amount apportioned to a district under sections 127A.34 subdivision 2 and 272.029 subdivision 6 must be deducted from the district’s general education aid for the same year, or from aid earned from other state sources.

Significant changes to existing law

• Corrects an obsolete apportionment reference by aligning the deduction with the relevant current sections (127A.34(2) and 272.029(6)).
• Clarifies that the county apportionment deduction reduces the district’s general education aid (or other state aid) in the same fiscal year.

Practical effect

• The amount of county funding allocated to a district will reduce the district’s general education aid for that year, ensuring the district’s overall state aid reflects the apportioned funds.

Notes for context

• The change is a targeted statutory fix, not a broad overhaul of how general education aid is calculated. It ensures consistency with other funding references in the state education funding structure.

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