Minnesota Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment to Increase K-12 School Funding Without Raising Taxes

Minnesota voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will provide millions more dollars for K-12 public schools. The amendment will increase the funding going to all school districts from the state's Permanent School Fund by $33 per pupil, raising the contribution from $68 to $101 per pupil. This additional revenue, which is not derived from property or income taxes, is expected to come into effect on July 1, 2027. For districts like Minneapolis, this could mean nearly $949,000 in additional funds annually.