This bill focuses on enhancing the special education funding for Independent School District No. 709 in Duluth, Minnesota. It proposes an annual increase of $500,000 in special education initial aid starting from fiscal year 2026, aimed at addressing funding gaps that were not accounted for when the 2016 special education base was established. The Department of Education is tasked with incorporating this additional amount 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 specifically for this purpose. It outlines the allocation of funds for both the special education base adjustment and the creation of supplemental special education aid for Independent School District No. 709, ensuring that the district receives the necessary financial support to meet the needs of its special education programs.