S.F. No. 5229 Summary

• Expands guidance and counseling services for nonpublic school elementary pupils, previously limited to secondary pupils only, effective fiscal year 2025 and later.

• Sets allotment caps for elementary pupil counseling services at the lesser of the student support personnel allowance or average per-pupil expenditure by Minnesota public schools providing these services.

• Modifies student support personnel allowance to $17.08 for fiscal year 2025 and $48.73 for fiscal year 2026 and later (specific amounts to be determined).

• Adjusts appropriations for nonpublic pupil education aid and student support personnel aid with blank amounts to be filled in for fiscal year 2025.

• Requires school districts to provide transportation within district boundaries for nonpublic school pupils receiving support services if services are provided at locations other than the nonpublic school.