Increases school safety funding, local optional aid, limits free school lunches to low-income families, and appropriates funds.

The bill increases funding for school safety, local optional aid for schools, and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. It appropriates money for these purposes. The bill also amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes, including adjustments to school meal policies and the calculation of local optional revenue and aid. Effective for fiscal year 2027 and later, the bill aims to enhance school safety, support local educational initiatives, and ensure equitable access to school meals.

Increases school safety funding, local optional aid, limits free school lunches to low-income families, and appropriates funds.

The bill increases funding for school safety, local optional aid for schools, and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. It appropriates money for these purposes. The bill also amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to reflect these changes, including adjustments to school meal policies and the calculation of local optional revenue and aid. Effective for fiscal year 2027 and later, the bill aims to enhance school safety, support local educational initiatives, and ensure equitable access to school meals.