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MN HF2102

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

JoAnn Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Establishes school facilities improvement revenue for Minnesota school districts effective for fiscal year 2019, calculated at $212 times the district's adjusted pupil units, plus up to $65 per adjusted pupil unit for member districts of intermediate school districts.

  • Allows school districts to use this revenue for lease agreements, facility modifications for safety, general facilities improvements, long-term maintenance, and new construction limited to 20 percent of existing building square footage.

  • Requires school districts to choose between this new revenue stream or existing building lease revenue under Minnesota Statutes section 126C.40 for the same school year.

  • Calculates school facilities improvement aid as the difference between revenue and levy, with levy amounts based on the district's adjusted net tax capacity ratio compared to the state average.

  • Appropriates $0 for fiscal year 2018 and an unspecified amount for fiscal year 2019 from the general fund to the Department of Education.

Legislative Description

School facilities improvement revenue established, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Innovation Policy

3/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Education Innovation Policy3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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