SF2561 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Funding provision for early learning scholarships
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Provide funding for early learning scholarships by increasing the program’s financing.
Main Provisions
- Section 1: Appropriates $96,565,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $96,565,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
- Recipient and program: to the commissioner of children, youth and families for the Early Learning Scholarships program, established under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.25.
- Funding status: the amount is added to the program’s base funding (i.e., increases the ongoing funding level for the program).
Significance and Changes to Existing Law
- This bill increases the base level of funding for the Early Learning Scholarships program, providing more ongoing support for families to access early education.
- No other program rules or eligibility details are changed in the text provided; the main change is the added funding.
Fiscal Impact
- Total two-year funding: $193,130,000 ($96,565,000 in FY2026 plus $96,565,000 in FY2027).
- Source: general fund.
Implementation and Administration
- The funding is to be administered by the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families.
- It operates under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.25.
Beneficiaries
- Families with eligible children seeking early education who participate in or qualify for the Early Learning Scholarships program, plus the early childhood providers serving those families.
Relevant Terms appropriation early learning scholarships general fund commissioner of children, youth and families Minnesota Statutes section 142D.25 fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027 added to base base funding early education funding for scholarships
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee