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MN HF957
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Kresha
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AI Summary
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School districts, charter schools, and cooperative units may transfer unencumbered funds between any operating accounts or funds for fiscal years 2025-2029, provided the transfers do not increase state aid obligations or property tax authority
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School boards must adopt written resolutions specifying the purpose and amount of fund transfers, post resolutions on their website, and notify the commissioner electronically
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School districts and charter schools may adopt resolutions to opt out of compliance with specified state education laws enacted in 2023 (chapters 53 article 12, 54, 55, 59) and 2024 (chapters 109, 115) for school years 2025-2026 through 2028-2029
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Schools may also opt out of rules adopted by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board after July 1, 2023, while still maintaining compliance with all federal laws and rules
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Opt-out decisions require a recorded vote, must be posted on the school's website, and electronically transmitted to the commissioner
Legislative Description
Mandate relief for school districts provided, certain fund transfers for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 authorized, and school board authorized to opt out of compliance with certain recently enacted state laws or rules.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Education Finance
3/10/2025