Minimum share of general education funding transferred to an area learning center increased.

HF 2534 increases the minimum percentage of general education funding that school districts must reserve for area learning centers or alternative learning programs from its current level to at least 90%. This change directly affects school districts that operate or join these centers, requiring them to allocate more state funds specifically for these programs. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 123A.05 to mandate this higher reserve percentage, calculated using specific funding formulas. The new requirement takes effect for fiscal year 2026 and later.