The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to authorize additional long-term facilities maintenance revenue specifically for the preservation of historic school buildings. It adds a new subdivision to section 123B.595, which allows school districts to include a plan for maintaining historic school buildings in their facilities plans. A "historic school building" is defined as one that currently serves elementary or secondary students and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of January 1, 2024. The commissioner will have the authority to approve additional costs necessary for these preservation plans, with a cap of $200,000 per year for each qualifying building.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing long-term facilities maintenance revenue calculation to include costs approved for historic school building preservation. This change is effective for revenue starting in fiscal year 2026 and later. The bill aims to ensure that school districts can maintain their historic buildings while also addressing other facility maintenance needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.57, 123B.591, 123B.59, 123B.595