Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative No. 6096-52 and Area Special Education cooperative 997 educational learning centers bond issuance and appropriation

This bill authorizes the state to issue $6.5 million in bonds for two special education cooperatives in Minnesota. It provides funding for Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative No. 6096-52 and Area Special Education Cooperative No. 997 to build or improve facilities housing regional programs for students with autism, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other specific educational needs. The funds cover predesign, construction, renovation, and equipment without requiring local matching funds. The bonds will be sold through standard state procedures to finance these education learning centers.