Minnesota SF2757 establishes a grant program for local governments to cover legal costs related to federal actions.

Minnesota SF2757 creates a grant program for local governments to cover legal costs incurred due to federal actions. Eligible costs include those related to continuing special education services, reducing disparities, challenging federal censorship or segregation orders, and upholding state law conflicting with federal executive orders. The commissioner of management and budget must establish the local government legal grant account in the special revenue fund. On July 1, 2025, $10,000,000 must be transferred from the budget reserve account to the local government legal grant account.

Minnesota SF2757 establishes a grant program for local governments to cover legal costs related to federal actions.

Minnesota SF2757 creates a grant program for local governments to cover legal costs incurred due to federal actions. Eligible costs include those related to continuing special education services, reducing disparities, challenging federal censorship or segregation orders, and upholding state law conflicting with federal executive orders. The commissioner of management and budget must establish the local government legal grant account in the special revenue fund. On July 1, 2025, $10,000,000 must be transferred from the budget reserve account to the local government legal grant account.