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· .J 1993 SESSION WRAP-UP EDUCATION K.12 The 1993 Omnibus Education Appropriations Bill appropriates $5.2 billion for edu- cation for the 1994-1995 biennium. This is an increase of $526 million, or 10%, over the current biennium, and 2,8% more than the spending level recommended by the Gover- nor. The Basic Revenue Formula Allowance is increased in F.Y. 1995 to $3,150. This Is an increase of $100, or 3.3%, over the current formula allowance of $3,050. The regular transportation formula is increased from $421 to $447 for the 1991-92 base year, and from $434 to $463 for the 1992-93 base year. The re~ular transporta- tion inflation factor is set at 2.35% for Fiscal Year 1994 and 3.425% for iscal Year 1995. Beginning in F.Y. 1996, a building age index will be included In the formula for computing capital facilities revenue. Capital expenditure equipment revenue is increased from $63 to $68 per pupil unit beginning in F.Y. 1996. OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS . Learnlna Readiness Proaram - $19 million Task Force on Education for Children with Is appropriated for this program in the 1994- DIsabilities - A task force is established to 95 biennium. review the state's special education rules and Charter Schools - The maximum number of to recommend changes to simplify the rules while ensuring that the rules continue to meet charter schools is increased from eight to 20. applicable federal requirements and support the state's interest In education outcomes. Lew Referendums - All current levy referen- dums will sunset on July 1, 1997. Suoerintenclents Contracts - A school board K-3 Class Sizes - Class sizes in K-3 will be is prohibited from entering into a subsequent employment contract until one year before reduced to 17 learners. Currently, averages the existing contract expires. in Greater Minnesota are 23-24, while the metropolitan area has an average of 27-29 in Mandate Repeals - Dozens of unnecessary elementary classrooms. rules and statutes related to education and Tralnlna and Experience Revenue - Traln- school districts are repealed. ing and experience revenue is increased from Youth Apprenticeship - The Education and $575 to $600 perWADM for fiscal years 1995 Employment Transitions Council and a Com- and beyond. In addition, the MA plus 30 cap prehensive Youth apprenticeship Program are Is eliminated. established. One million dollars is approprl- Fund Balance Reduction - School districts ated for pilot projects designed to assist In the ,transition from school to employment. will be allowed to maintain fund balances of 25% of the formula allowance (currently is Maximum Effort School Loan - Five million limited to $600 per pupil). The maximum fund to Nett Lake School district. . balance reduction for districts exceeding the Secondary Facilities Grant - Six million to limit will increase from $150 per pupil unit to $250 per pupil unit. Grant County. II ,