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Takeaways from the 2026-27 Minnesota Governor’s Biennial Budget What’s changing:Clarifies that nonprofit food service funds may only be used for costs directly tied to operating the food service program. Cost: Cost-neutral No new funding No cuts Why this is needed: Federal rules require child nutrition funds to stay within the nonprofit food service account. Past…
Takeaways from the 2026-27 Minnesota Governor’s Biennial Budget What’s changing:The proposal increases MDE’s administrative capacity to support the A&I program and clarifies district responsibilities, responding directly to findings from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA). Cost: No new money No reduction in aid to districts Funds are reallocated within the program by increasing the…
Takeaways from the 2026-27 Minnesota Governor’s Biennial Budget What’s changing:The Governor proposes expanding how districts can use Student Support Personnel Aid (SSPA) and changing how some of the aid is distributed to cooperatives; with no new cost (budget-neutral). Why this change is proposed Student mental health needs are high (Minnesota Student Survey data cited). There…
This proposal moves teacher mentorship grants to MDE to improve coordination and support—without changing funding or program purpose. What’s changing:Move the Teacher Mentorship and Retention of Effective Teachers grant program from PELSB to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Cost: No new spending No cuts Budget-neutralThe existing $4.5 million per year stays the same—only the…
This change moves the Educators of Color grant back to MDE to improve oversight and reduce red tape—without changing funding or program goals. What’s changing:Move the CUGMEC grant program from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) back to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Cost: No new spending No cuts Budget-neutralFunding (~$5.44M per…
