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MN SF2652

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2018

Primary Sponsor

Carla Nelson

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Changes eligibility for postsecondary transportation aid from income-based (at or below federal poverty level) to eligibility for free or reduced-price meals for both regular and alternative pupils.

  • Replaces fixed reimbursement rate of 15 cents per mile with the United States Internal Revenue Service business standard mileage rate per mile traveled.

  • Maintains maximum reimbursement limits of 250 miles per week, with extended limits for institutions more than 25 miles from secondary school.

  • Defines "necessary transportation costs" to include private vehicles, bus, taxi, and other shared vehicle transportation.

  • Increases fiscal year 2019 appropriation for enrollment options transportation from $29,000 to $31,000, effective fiscal year 2019 and later.

Legislative Description

Pupils enrolled in postsecondary enrollment options transportation aid calculation modification

Last Action

Comm report: To pass and re-referred to E-12 Finance

3/12/2018

Committee Referrals

E-12 Finance3/12/2018
E-12 Policy2/26/2018

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