Literacy incentive aid program modified, new eligible uses for literacy aid established, literacy aid funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 3072 modifies Minnesota's literacy incentive aid program to expand how school districts can use these funds. It specifically adds new eligible uses, including hiring literacy leads and intervention specialists, providing approved training for teachers on evidence-based reading instruction, and covering costs for substitute teachers during required training. The bill applies directly to K-4 school districts receiving literacy incentive aid, which is calculated based on student proficiency, growth, English learner concentration, and poverty factors. It appropriates state funding to support these expanded uses, ensuring districts can implement evidence-based reading programs as outlined in their local literacy plans. The changes aim to strengthen early literacy support without altering the core funding formulas.