This bill aims to enhance the special education funding for Independent School District No. 709 in Duluth by adjusting the special education initial aid amount and creating a supplemental aid. Specifically, it mandates an annual increase of $500,000 in special education initial aid starting from fiscal year 2026 to account for changes that were not considered when the 2016 special education base was established. The Department of Education is tasked with incorporating this increase into the special education initial aid calculations for the district.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for appropriating funds from the general fund to the Department of Education for the special education base adjustment and supplemental special education aid for Independent School District No. 709. This financial support is intended to ensure that the district can adequately meet the needs of its special education students.