Certain expenditures authorization from the school service fund

This bill clarifies how Minnesota public school districts can manage their school food service funds. It specifies that costs for meal preparation, serving, and related technology (like automated systems) can be charged to the food service fund, while lunchroom supervision, furniture, and utilities must remain in the general fund. The bill also updates rules for handling deficits (allowing up to three years to resolve with a plan) and surpluses (permitting some administrative costs to shift to the food service fund when surpluses exist). These changes apply to school districts starting in fiscal year 2026.