Today with unanimous support, the Minnesota Senate passed key legislation authored by Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) that allows the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District much needed flexibility regarding their property. After paying any related debts, it allows for funds to be deposited into the district’s general fund where it can be used on student initiatives such as early learning literacy. This would not be possible without Senator Duckworth’s bill and will not cost the state or taxpayers any money.

“The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board and Superintendent asked for help, and I was happy to work in partnership with them and a group of bipartisan legislators in the House and Senate. This legislation is a priority for their district and will help them best serve the kids and families of their schools. After first paying off any debt, the bill will allow for funds to go toward important school programming, specifically valuable literacy initiatives. Allowing ISD 191 to have much-needed flexibility will directly benefit students and will also allow the district to focus on getting our kids the help and resources they need after two years of unique challenges.”

This bill has bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate.