This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance education finance provisions for prekindergarten through grade 12, focusing on funding for general education, special education, and early childhood education. Key changes include increasing the consolidation transition aid from $200 to $424 per resident pupil unit for newly created districts and modifying the management of referendum revenues during district consolidations to ensure that previously approved revenues can be maintained and renewed by the new district's school board. The bill also emphasizes equitable transportation for public school students and outlines school board responsibilities in providing these services.

Additionally, the bill introduces new funding mechanisms and appropriations for various educational initiatives, including grants for career and technical education, support for full-service community schools, and enhancements to mentorship programs for teachers. It establishes a task force to analyze the general education compensatory revenue formula and mandates the development of cardiac emergency response plans in schools. The legislation aims to streamline educational funding processes, improve support for diverse student populations, and ensure effective resource allocation across Minnesota's educational landscape.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.84, 123B.86, 123B.87, 123B.92, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.45, 124D.861, 124D.862, 124D.98, 122A.414, 122A.4144, 122A.415, 122A.635, 122A.70, 124D.901, 122A.63, 124D.83, 125A.76, 126C.40, 124D.111, 124D.119
1st Engrossment: 123A.485, 123A.73, 123B.84, 123B.86, 123B.87, 123B.92, 124D.65, 124D.995, 124E.20, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.17, 127A.47, 120B.124, 120B.241, 121A.642, 124D.231, 124D.42, 124D.861, 124D.862, 124D.98, 120B.117, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 124D.901, 136A.1276, 122A.63, 124D.81, 124D.83, 125A.76, 123B.595, 123B.57, 123B.591, 123B.59, 123B.63, 123B.71, 126C.40, 126C.45, 124D.111, 124D.119, 124D.992, 127A.41, 127A.45, 142D.06, 142D.08, 142D.093, 142D.11, 127A.49
2nd Engrossment: 123A.485, 123A.73, 123B.445, 123B.84, 123B.86, 123B.87, 123B.92, 124D.65, 124D.995, 124E.20, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.17, 127A.47, 120B.124, 120B.241, 121A.642, 124D.231, 124D.42, 124D.861, 124D.862, 124D.98, 120B.117, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 124D.901, 136A.1276, 122A.63, 124D.81, 124D.83, 125A.76, 123A.48, 123B.595, 123B.57, 123B.591, 123B.59, 123B.63, 123B.71, 125B.15, 126C.40, 126C.45, 127A.45, 124D.111, 124D.1158, 124D.119, 124D.992, 127A.41, 142D.06, 142D.08, 142D.093, 142D.11, 127A.49