Education learning centers funding provided for two special education cooperatives in Minnesota, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 568 appropriates $6.5 million from state bonds to fund construction and renovation of education learning centers for two specific special education cooperatives in Minnesota: Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative No. 6096-52 and Area Special Education Cooperative No. 997. The funds will support centers housing regional programs for students with autism, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other specific educational needs, including Level IV special education services. The money comes directly from state bond proceeds without requiring local matching funds. This bill provides concrete funding for physical infrastructure to expand specialized educational services for these student populations.