This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 126C.10, subdivision 18a, to increase funding for pupil transportation by raising the transportation sparsity revenue for independent, common, or special school districts from a previous cap of 35 to 70. The adjustment is determined by the greater of zero or the lesser of the district's total transportation costs for the previous fiscal year or 105 percent of the total costs from the second previous fiscal year, along with a calculation that includes various revenue sources such as basic revenue and charter school transportation adjustments.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation from the general fund to the Department of Education for fiscal years designated, specifically for pupil transportation aid under the amended section. The effective date for these changes is set for revenue for fiscal year 2026 and later, ensuring that the increased funding will be available to support pupil transportation in the upcoming fiscal years.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 126C.10