Fund transfer authorization for Independence School District No. 197, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

This bill authorizes Independence School District No. 197 (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan) to permanently transfer any remaining funds from its building construction account to its operating capital account by June 30, 2026. It allows this transfer without requiring the district to reduce its property tax levy (tax rate). The bill directly affects the district’s financial management by enabling it to use unused construction funds for ongoing operational needs. This is a procedural change that modifies specific fund transfer rules under Minnesota law.