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St. Paul schools could pass $1B budget again

St. Paul schools face a more than $100 million shortfall largely driven by the expiration of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Classroom cell phone rules and a ban on book bans. What school bills passed in Minnesota this year.

What school bills passed in Minnesota this year?

Classroom cellphone use, a prohibition on book bans and a push to address poor attendance were among the education measures approved by the Legislature. It also found funding to assist student teachers and offer schools relief on literacy training deadlines.

Minnesota schools face shortfalls despite recent boost in state aid

Last year, Democratic-Farmer-Labor majorities in the Minnesota Legislature passed what they billed as historic funding for K-12 education. School districts across the state saw a total of $2.2 billion in new funding for the 2024-25 two-year budget, a nearly 11% increase over the last state budget. But despite record funding this year, many school districts across the state still face budget .

Minnesota schools face shortfalls despite boost in state aid

School districts across the state saw a total of $2.2 billion in new funding. But despite record funding, many school districts across the state still face budget shortfalls.