MN SF1357

Schools' compensatory revenue eligibility would be calculated using both direct certification and educational benefits applications, expanding beyond direct certification alone, effective for fiscal year 2026 and later

For fiscal years 2026-2027, districts whose compensatory pupil counts exclude students identified through educational benefits applications may allocate up to 40% of compensatory revenue across school sites (up from the standard 20% limit)

Read Act professional development requirements extended to cover the 2025-2026 school year, allowing elementary schools to reduce instructional hours by 5.5 hours for teacher training days

State aid for Read Act teacher training compensation set at the greater of $2,000 or $40 per student based on fall 2024 enrollment, with payments due by October 15, 2025

Compensatory Revenue Task Force established with 13+ members to analyze the funding formula, due to report by February 15, 2026 (preliminary) and February 15, 2027 (final), expiring after the final report