Historic Funding Shortfalls

A funding gap persists due to historical shortfalls. If state funding had kept pace with inflation since 2003, we would have received $9+ million more last year alone.

Last year, the MN Legislature allocated substantial funding for schools. Along with the additional funding, the legislature approved mandates that directed how much of the funding is spent. While the new funding is appreciated, we still have to find ways to cover some current and historical mandates that are underfunded or even unfunded by the state.