The bill aims to repeal a contingent reduction in special education aid appropriations that was established in previous legislation (Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 10, article 7, section 8). This repeal will eliminate the requirement for the commissioner of management and budget to assume a $250,000,000 reduction in special education aid appropriations for the biennium beginning July 1, 2027, and for subsequent bienniums. The bill also includes a directive for the commissioner of education regarding adjustments to the special education cross subsidy aid factor based on the net savings from provisions recommended by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Special Education.

The effective date for this repeal is set for July 1, 2026. By removing the contingent reduction, the bill seeks to stabilize funding for special education, ensuring that appropriations are not automatically decreased based on future budget forecasts. This legislative change reflects a commitment to maintaining adequate support for special education programs in Minnesota.