H.F. No. 577 Summary

• Beginning in fiscal year 2020, 40 percent of annual arts and cultural heritage fund deposits are redirected to public school arts education programs distributed based on each school's enrollment proportion.

• School districts and charter schools must report arts program spending by school site by October 30 annually, with the Department of Education compiling a summary report to the legislature by January 15 each year.

• Arts education funding received by schools must be used only to expand arts offerings and contract with local artists or arts organizations, and cannot replace existing arts program funding.

• The remaining 60 percent of arts and cultural heritage fund money continues to be allocated according to existing law, with at least 47 percent of that portion going through the Minnesota State Arts Board or regional arts councils.

• Provisions take effect for fiscal year 2020 revenue, with the arts and cultural heritage fund amendment effective July 1, 2019.