MN SF2341

State total adult basic education aid increases from $52,759,000 to $65,170,000 for fiscal year 2026, with future years calculated based on the prior year amount multiplied by factors tied to formula allowance changes or contact hour growth (capped at 3%)

Maximum adult basic education program aid per prior year contact hour increases from $30 to $36, and the annual program aid growth cap increases from $10,000 to $12,000 (with the growth limit waived for fiscal year 2026)

Commissioner-selected high school equivalency test fee coverage becomes permanent at 100% (previously set to expire in 2027), with the commissioner paying the full cost of one test battery per year for eligible individuals

Appropriates $375,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $375,000 for fiscal year 2027 for high school equivalency test costs, with unspent 2026 funds carrying over to 2027

All provisions take effect for fiscal year 2026 and later, with the high school equivalency test changes effective July 1, 2025