Schools are getting more money in Minnesota. What does that mean for your district?

Minnesota voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will send more money to public, charter and tribal schools across the state.

More than 73% of voters supported the measure, which increases annual distributions from Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund beginning July 1, 2027. The fund supports schools without raising individual income or property taxes.

So What’s Changing? 

The amendment increases the amount of money schools receive from the Permanent School Fund, a state education fund built through revenue generated from school trust lands and investments. That includes money generated from activities such as mining, timber harvesting, Read Entire Article