Calculation of town aid modified, and annual town aid amount increased.

HF 1996 increases Minnesota's annual funding cap for town aid from $10 million (for 2015-2025) to $11.5 million (starting in 2026). It modifies the calculation method for distributing this aid to all qualifying towns but does not change the formula itself. The bill affects all Minnesota towns receiving state aid under this program, directly increasing the total available funds for their distribution. The change takes effect for aid paid in calendar year 2026 and later.