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HF3312 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Perpich Center for Arts Education high school converted to pupil-based funding for two years; Perpich Center for Arts Education closed on June 30, 2027; and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill intends to manage the transition and eventual closure of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a specialized arts high school in Minnesota. It aims to establish a two-year period of pupil-based funding before closing the center on June 30, 2027.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Change: For the next two years, the Perpich Center for Arts Education high school will be funded based on pupil enrollment, marking a shift from its current funding structure.
  • Closure of the Center: The bill sets a definitive closure date for the Perpich Center for Arts Education on June 30, 2027.
  • Financial Appropriations: The bill includes an appropriation of funds to facilitate this transition, although specific amounts are not detailed in the excerpt.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments to Minnesota Statutes: The bill proposes changes to several sections of Minnesota Statutes that affect educational management and funding.
  • Repeals: It seeks to repeal several subdivisions and sections within the statutes that are related to the operation and governance of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
  • Classified and Unclassified Positions: Adjustments are made to the classification of positions within state employment, specifically impacting roles at educational institutions like the Perpich Center.

Relevant Terms

  • Perpich Center for Arts Education
  • Pupil-based funding
  • Minnesota Statutes
  • Educational finance
  • School closure
  • Funding appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarified roles and responsibilities of certain positions listed."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Specified positions no longer classified as unclassified."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends the list of unclassified positions in the state employment structure under section 43A.08 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated descriptions of positions to reflect current structure."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "43A.08",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Changes are made to section 122A.416 relating to educational staff qualifications, though specific changes are not detailed in the bill.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "122A.416",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for financial reporting."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill affects school district cooperation and consolidation processes under section 123A.30 subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Processes for district cooperation adjusted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123A.30",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New funding rules for early childhood centers."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to section 124D.05 subdivision 3 pertain to early childhood education programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments in enrollment criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clearer definitions of qualifying exemptions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifications in section 297A.70 subdivision 2 relate to tax exemptions for educational facilities.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "297A.70",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors