General education funding minimum transfer to an area learning center increase appropriation

SF 3188 amends Minnesota law to change how school districts calculate the minimum funding they must reserve for area learning centers. It modifies the calculation by removing "basic skills revenue, local optional revenue, and transportation sparsity revenue" from the formula, requiring districts to reserve at least 90% of the adjusted general education revenue per student attending these centers. This affects school districts that operate or send students to area learning centers or alternative learning programs. The change takes effect for fiscal year 2026 and later, ensuring funds are reserved specifically for program costs at these centers.