The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 126C.10, subdivision 18a, which pertains to pupil transportation adjustments for school districts. The key change involves increasing the transportation sparsity revenue percentage from 35 to 70. This adjustment will affect how independent, common, or special school districts calculate their transportation sparsity revenue, which is based on their total costs for pupil transportation and other related financial factors.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the new transportation sparsity revenue percentage will be effective for revenue starting in fiscal year 2026 and later. This change aims to provide greater financial support for school districts in managing their transportation costs, thereby enhancing the overall education finance framework in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 126C.10