Minnesota SF2839 reduces unreimbursed special education aid for charter schools and increases state aid for charter schools' special education costs.

Minnesota SF2839 modifies special education aid for charter schools. It reduces the share of unreimbursed special education aid paid by resident school districts to charter schools. For fiscal year 2026 and later, resident districts must pay 40% of the unreimbursed cost for students not qualifying for special education services and 50% for those qualifying. The state increases its portion of special education aid for charter schools. The bill also appropriates funds to the Department of Education for these changes.

Minnesota SF2839 reduces unreimbursed special education aid for charter schools and increases state aid for charter schools' special education costs.

Minnesota SF2839 modifies special education aid for charter schools. It reduces the share of unreimbursed special education aid paid by resident school districts to charter schools. For fiscal year 2026 and later, resident districts must pay 40% of the unreimbursed cost for students not qualifying for special education services and 50% for those qualifying. The state increases its portion of special education aid for charter schools. The bill also appropriates funds to the Department of Education for these changes.