Funding increase for the school unemployment aid account in the special revenue fund
SF 2557 increases funding for the school unemployment aid account, which provides financial support to hourly school staff who lose summer employment. The bill appropriates specific funds from the general fund to the Department of Education for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, directly affecting school employees who work seasonal summer terms. This is a funding mechanism, not a new policy, and it aligns with existing provisions under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.995. The bill does not change eligibility or benefit amounts but ensures dedicated funding for this existing program.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jen McEwen
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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