State total adult basic education aid increased, adult basic education program aid limit modified, funding increased to pay costs of commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests, and money appropriated.

HF 2152 increases state funding for Minnesota's adult basic education programs. It raises the annual state total aid from $52.76 million to $65.17 million for fiscal year 2026, raises the per-contact-hour aid limit from $30 to $36, and fully covers (100%) the cost of commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests (like the GED) for eligible individuals, up to $40 per test. The bill appropriates $375,000 annually for test costs through 2027. These changes directly affect adult education programs statewide and individuals seeking high school equivalency credentials.