MN SF4553

Authorizes energy efficiency projects as an approved use under the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program, with school districts required to document costs and benefits to the commissioner of education.

Adds energy efficiency projects to the calculation of long-term facilities maintenance revenue effective for fiscal year 2026 and later.

Removes the prohibition on using capital grants and loans for heating system improvements, effective July 1, 2024.

Maintains existing restrictions on long-term facilities maintenance revenue prohibiting use for new construction, lease purchases, postsecondary facilities, and violence prevention devices.

School districts must meet documentation requirements specified by the commissioner to qualify for energy efficiency project funding under either calculation method for long-term facilities maintenance revenue.