Adult basic education aid state total increase and aid limit modifications provisions, commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests costs funding increase provision, and appropriation

This bill increases Minnesota's state total adult basic education aid from $52.76 million to $65.17 million for fiscal year 2026, with future funding tied to inflation or education formula changes. It raises the per-contact-hour aid limit from $30 to $36 for adult education programs and adjusts annual growth caps for program funding. The bill also allocates $375,000 annually (2026-2027) to cover 100% of costs for commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests for eligible individuals, up to $40 per test. These changes directly affect adult education programs receiving state aid and individuals seeking high school equivalency credentials. The funding increases and revised formulas take effect for fiscal year 2026.