This bill addresses various aspects of education finance in Minnesota, focusing on funding for prekindergarten through grade 12 education and introducing several key provisions. Notably, it mandates that school districts and charter schools provide free access to menstrual products for students in grades 4 to 12 starting January 1, 2024. The bill also modifies definitions related to digital learning and English learners, adjusts the formula allowance for basic revenue to $7,138 for fiscal year 2024 and $7,495 for fiscal year 2025 and beyond, and repeals certain outdated provisions to streamline the legal framework. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements for class size ratios and mandates annual reports on costs and unemployment benefits for hourly school workers.

Furthermore, the bill includes significant appropriations from the general fund for various educational programs, such as $707,254,000 for general education aid in 2024 and funding for early childhood literacy programs and community schools. It emphasizes equitable access to resources, particularly for marginalized communities, and introduces new initiatives aimed at enhancing teacher preparation and support, including competitive grants to increase the number of teachers of color. The bill also enhances provisions for students with disabilities, clarifies transportation services, and establishes a school health services specialist role to improve health-related educational needs. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen educational support systems, promote equity, and improve outcomes for all students in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.15, 126C.17, 120B.018, 120B.02, 120B.12, 122A.06, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 124D.98, 122A.187, 122A.415, 122A.63, 122A.73, 120A.20, 121A.41, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.76, 123B.595, 123B.57, 123B.591, 123B.59, 126C.40, 124D.111, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 120A.41, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 121A.04, 121A.582, 125A.71
1st Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71
2nd Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71
3rd Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71
1st Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71
2nd Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71
3rd Engrossment: 124D.095, 124D.59, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.12, 126C.15, 126C.17, 126C.43, 268.085, 124D.231, 124D.74, 124D.81, 120B.11, 120B.12, 120B.122, 122A.092, 122A.185, 122A.187, 124D.42, 124D.98, 122A.06, 122A.183, 122A.184, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.415, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 122A.73, 123B.147, 120A.20, 121A.41, 122A.31, 123B.92, 124D.128, 124D.68, 125A.03, 125A.08, 125A.76, 256B.0625, 123B.595, 126C.40, 124D.1158, 134.355, 119A.52, 121A.19, 124D.151, 124D.165, 124D.20, 124D.2211, 124D.531, 124D.55, 124D.56, 124D.99, 121A.582, 124D.13, 125A.71