Schools ventilation improvement and geothermal infrastructure financing program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes a low-interest financing program through the Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority to help school districts upgrade building ventilation systems and install geothermal energy systems. It directly affects eligible Minnesota school districts (including independent, special, and cooperative districts) by providing funds to cover upfront costs for these energy improvements. The program prioritizes schools in high-poverty communities (using Title I funding as a marker), balances projects between metro and non-metro areas, and requires consumer protection standards for financial transparency. Funding includes $X from the general fund and $X from the renewable development account for fiscal year 2026, with unused funds canceling by June 2027.