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• Rescind the $250 million cut to special education
• Address the undercounting of students eligible for compensatory revenue
• Allow elected school boards to renew existing capital projects levies 
• Increase safe school revenue to $100 per pupil
• Fund ongoing unemployment insurance costs for hourly school workers 

• Address the mismatch of open enrollment, charter school and special education tuition billing statutes so resident district budgets do not take a disproportionate share of the cost 
• Address the rapidly rising cost of special education tuition billing due to some schools’ ability to bill back 100% of their costs

• Holistically address school and community safety by banning assault style weapons, large magazines and binary triggers, support safe gun storage and investing in supports for students
• Transfer district of residence to the serving district after one year for students who open enroll
• Enhance protections for newcomer students
• Support funding for the principals’ survey
• Work with local government partners to expand access to affordable housing and invest in neighborhoods and families

Join the MPS Parent Legislative Action Committee, open to all parents and community members. You will receive updates and action alerts with detailed, specific requests to reach out to Governor Walz and local legislators. Email Josh Downham or fill out our interest form to get involved. 

Complete the five-question interest form