The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.992, subdivision 2, to modify the allowable uses of school library aid. It specifies that the aid must be reserved for directly funding costs associated with a school or school library media center, as defined in section 124D.991. The bill retains funding for the salaries and benefits of a school library media specialist while removing the previous provisions that allowed for funding of electronic, computer, and audiovisual equipment, as well as information technology infrastructure and digital tools.

Additionally, the bill renumbers the remaining items in the list of allowable uses for school library aid. The changes will take effect for fiscal year 2026 and later, ensuring that the focus of the funding is directed towards personnel costs rather than technology and equipment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.992