# Schools Advocating for Fair Funding


## Posts

- [Special session convenes to vote on rest of Minnesota budget, avoid shutdown](https://saffmn.org/news/special-session-convenes-to-vote-on-rest-of-minnesota-budget-avoid-shutdown/)
- [Minnesota lawmakers return for special session on $66 billion state budget](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-lawmakers-return-for-special-session-on-66-billion-state-budget/)
- [KSTP/SurveyUSA: Plenty of blame to go around for budget stalemate](https://saffmn.org/news/kstp-surveyusa-plenty-of-blame-to-go-around-for-budget-stalemate/)
- [Timing of special session still fuzzy as Walz, legislative leaders continue budget talks](https://saffmn.org/news/timing-of-special-session-still-fuzzy-as-walz-legislative-leaders-continue-budget-talks/)
- [Lawmakers reach agreement on education funding, warn of future cuts](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-reach-agreement-on-education-funding-warn-of-future-cuts/)
- [Walz to meet with lawmakers Thursday, days before notices of possible layoffs are sent to state workers](https://saffmn.org/news/walz-to-meet-with-lawmakers-thursday-days-before-notices-of-possible-layoffs-are-sent-to-state-workers/)
- [Page added to House website for special session working group information](https://saffmn.org/news/page-added-to-house-website-for-special-session-working-group-information/)
- [House leaders say lawmakers nearing agreements on unfinished bills](https://saffmn.org/news/house-leaders-say-lawmakers-nearing-agreements-on-unfinished-bills/)
- [Tax working group the first to make public preparations for a special session](https://saffmn.org/news/tax-working-group-the-first-to-make-public-preparations-for-a-special-session/)
- [Legislature — with budget incomplete — gavels out, prepares for special session](https://saffmn.org/news/legislature-with-budget-incomplete-gavels-out-prepares-for-special-session-2/)
- [Despite growth, average teacher salaries lag behind inflation](https://saffmn.org/news/despite-growth-average-teacher-salaries-lag-behind-inflation/)
- [Heading to special session in slow motion](https://saffmn.org/news/heading-to-special-session-in-slow-motion/)
- [Lawmakers adjourn regular legislative session remaining deadlocked on several budget bills](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-adjourn-regular-legislative-session-remaining-deadlocked-on-several-budget-bills/)
- [Legislature — with budget incomplete — gavels out, prepares for special session](https://saffmn.org/news/legislature-with-budget-incomplete-gavels-out-prepares-for-special-session/)
- [Lawmakers pass bill boosting pensions for Minnesota teachers, police and firefighters](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-pass-bill-boosting-pensions-for-minnesota-teachers-police-and-firefighters/)
- [House backs education finance bill with $44 million boost for Minnesota schools](https://saffmn.org/news/house-backs-education-finance-bill-with-44-million-boost-for-minnesota-schools/)
- [House votes to add $100 million to fund unemployment insurance for hourly school workers](https://saffmn.org/news/house-votes-to-add-100-million-to-fund-unemployment-insurance-for-hourly-school-workers/)
- [Less than 24 hours to go for this year’s legislative session, budget bills still being finalized](https://saffmn.org/news/less-than-24-hours-to-go-for-this-years-legislative-session-budget-bills-still-being-finalized/)
- [We’ve got to figure out how to get people in the classroom’: Teachers lobbying at the State Capitol for pension reform](https://saffmn.org/news/weve-got-to-figure-out-how-to-get-people-in-the-classroom-teachers-lobbying-at-the-state-capitol-for-pension-reform/)
- [Lawmakers work through weekend on budget as hope fades of meeting Monday deadline](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-work-through-weekend-on-budget-as-hope-fades-of-meeting-monday-deadline/)
- [House bill proposes diverting funds from rail project to fund school worker unemployment aid](https://saffmn.org/news/house-bill-proposes-diverting-funds-from-rail-project-to-fund-school-worker-unemployment-aid/)
- [Walz, lawmakers strike budget deal in session's final days](https://saffmn.org/news/walz-lawmakers-strike-budget-deal-in-sessions-final-days/)
- [DFL leaders say special session 'very, very likely'](https://saffmn.org/news/dfl-leaders-say-special-session-very-very-likely/)
- [Significant gap between House, Senate workforce budgets as conferees seek agreement](https://saffmn.org/news/significant-gap-between-house-senate-workforce-budgets-as-conferees-seek-agreement/)
- [Can you navigate the budget-making process? Take our quiz](https://saffmn.org/news/can-you-navigate-the-budget-making-process-take-our-quiz/)
- [Minnesota lawmakers strike budget deal, protest erupts on ending health care for undocumented adults](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-lawmakers-strike-budget-deal-protest-erupts-on-ending-health-care-for-undocumented-adults/)
- [Week in Review: May 5-9](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-may-5-9/)
- [Budget discussions continue ahead of next week’s deadline](https://saffmn.org/news/budget-discussions-continue-ahead-of-next-weeks-deadline/)
- [Hours of negotiations but still no budget agreement](https://saffmn.org/news/hours-of-negotiations-but-still-no-budget-agreement/)
- [Session budget deadline looms, but first, fishing!](https://saffmn.org/news/session-budget-deadline-looms-but-first-fishing/)
- [Senate approves repeal of E-rate Wi-Fi hotspots for schools, libraries](https://saffmn.org/news/senate-approves-repeal-of-e-rate-wi-fi-hotspots-for-schools-libraries/)
- [Week in Review: April 28-May 2](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-april-28-may-2/)
- [Summer unemployment benefits included in education finance bill headed for House Floor](https://saffmn.org/news/summer-unemployment-benefits-included-in-education-finance-bill-headed-for-house-floor/)
- [Schools across Minnesota face ‘reckoning’ as they struggle to close budget gaps](https://saffmn.org/news/schools-across-minnesota-face-reckoning-as-they-struggle-to-close-budget-gaps/)
- [House passes overdose education bill with bipartisan support](https://saffmn.org/news/house-passes-overdose-education-bill-with-bipartisan-support/)
- [Lawmakers have 3 weeks to agree on state budget](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-have-3-weeks-to-agree-on-state-budget/)
- [Standoff over hourly, temporary school worker benefits could imperil education funding bill](https://saffmn.org/news/standoff-over-hourly-temporary-school-worker-benefits-could-imperil-education-funding-bill/)
- [Week in Review: April 21-25](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-april-21-25/)
- [Walz's State of the State address lays out priorities, slams D.C. 'chaos'](https://saffmn.org/news/walzs-state-of-the-state-address-lays-out-priorities-slams-d-c-chaos/)
- [House speaker sees sticking points in budget negotiations, remains optimistic](https://saffmn.org/news/house-speaker-sees-sticking-points-in-budget-negotiations-remains-optimistic/)
- [Week in Review: April 7-11](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-april-7-11/)
- [Omnibus education finance bill is 2025 forecast adjustments — for now](https://saffmn.org/news/omnibus-education-finance-bill-is-2025-forecast-adjustments-for-now/)
- [Trump targets AI, school discipline in new executive orders](https://saffmn.org/news/trump-targets-ai-school-discipline-in-new-executive-orders/)
- [School board leader: It's too early to roll back universal free meals program](https://saffmn.org/news/school-board-leader-its-too-early-to-roll-back-universal-free-meals-program/)
- [How Minnesota spending on education might change under new state budget, federal threats](https://saffmn.org/news/how-minnesota-spending-on-education-might-change-under-new-state-budget-federal-threats/)
- [Commissioner Jett Shares Response to U.S. Department of Education Request for Certification of Compliance](https://saffmn.org/news/commissioner-jett-shares-response-to-u-s-department-of-education-request-for-certification-of-compliance/)
- [Week in Review March 31-April 4](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-march-31-april-4/)
- [Education policy bill advances to House Floor](https://saffmn.org/news/education-policy-bill-advances-to-house-floor/)
- [State budget talks at the capitol begin as Minnesota stares down deficit in future](https://saffmn.org/news/state-budget-talks-at-the-capitol-begin-as-minnesota-stares-down-deficit-in-future/)
- [Ways and Means Committee OKs House budget resolution](https://saffmn.org/news/ways-and-means-committee-oks-house-budget-resolution/)
- [Bill seeks $96.5 million annually to secure funding for early learning scholarships](https://saffmn.org/news/bill-seeks-96-5-million-annually-to-secure-funding-for-early-learning-scholarships/)
- [Bill would scale back Minnesota's universal free school meals program, implementing new income caps](https://saffmn.org/news/bill-would-scale-back-minnesotas-universal-free-school-meals-program-implementing-new-income-caps/)
- [Education policy bill tackles teacher shortages, student health](https://saffmn.org/news/education-policy-bill-tackles-teacher-shortages-student-health/)
- [Omnibus state government bill aims to tighten reins on fraudulent spending](https://saffmn.org/news/omnibus-state-government-bill-aims-to-tighten-reins-on-fraudulent-spending/)
- [House leaders release committee budget targets](https://saffmn.org/news/house-leaders-release-committee-budget-targets/)
- [Week in Review March 24-28](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-march-24-28/)
- [Panel hears governor’s proposal to cut $685 million from education budget over next four years](https://saffmn.org/news/panel-hears-governors-proposal-to-cut-685-million-from-education-budget-over-next-four-years/)
- [Bill aims to limit costly, time-intensive data requests to schools](https://saffmn.org/news/bill-aims-to-limit-costly-time-intensive-data-requests-to-schools/)
- [Cohesive response’ proposed to combat chronic absenteeism in Minnesota schools](https://saffmn.org/news/cohesive-response-proposed-to-combat-chronic-absenteeism-in-minnesota-schools/)
- [Week in Review: March 17-21](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-march-17-21/)
- [House lawmakers debate future funding for school worker summer unemployment benefits](https://saffmn.org/news/house-lawmakers-debate-future-funding-for-school-worker-summer-unemployment-benefits/)
- [‘Incredibly inequitable’: Schools surrounding Minnesota’s cabin country homes struggle as taxes go to state](https://saffmn.org/news/incredibly-inequitable-schools-surrounding-minnesotas-cabin-country-homes-struggle-as-taxes-go-to-state/)
- [Gov. Tim Walz proposes additional spending cuts in revised budget plan](https://saffmn.org/news/gov-tim-walz-proposes-additional-spending-cuts-in-revised-budget-plan/)
- [Minnesota students advocate for adding overdose response, prevention to health curriculum](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-students-advocate-for-adding-overdose-response-prevention-to-health-curriculum/)
- [Facing late Labor Days, legislation would allow districts to start school year early](https://saffmn.org/news/facing-late-labor-days-legislation-would-allow-districts-to-start-school-year-early/)
- [Left on cutting room floor in ’24, tax committee dusts off omnibus bill provisions for another look](https://saffmn.org/news/left-on-cutting-room-floor-in-24-tax-committee-dusts-off-omnibus-bill-provisions-for-another-look/)
- [‘Unintended consequence’ of free school lunch pro](https://saffmn.org/news/unintended-consequence-of-free-school-lunch-pro/)
- [Week in Review: March 10-14](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-march-10-14/)
- [Bill sponsor makes case to fund registered apprenticeships for future teachers](https://saffmn.org/news/bill-sponsor-makes-case-to-fund-registered-apprenticeships-for-future-teachers/)
- [House committee holds over proposed changes to new paid family, medical leave program](https://saffmn.org/news/house-committee-holds-over-proposed-changes-to-new-paid-family-medical-leave-program/)
- [Minnesota Bills Would Roll Back Bans on Seclusion and Expulsion for K-3 Students](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-bills-would-roll-back-bans-on-seclusion-and-expulsion-for-k-3-students/)
- [https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18587](https://saffmn.org/news/https-www-house-mn-gov-sessiondaily-story-18587/)
- [State Office Building construction project on track for 2027 completion, state government panel hears](https://saffmn.org/news/state-office-building-construction-project-on-track-for-2027-completion-state-government-panel-hears/)
- [Minnesota State seeking $465 million more from lawmakers in next budget](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-state-seeking-465-million-more-from-lawmakers-in-next-budget/)
- [DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans](https://saffmn.org/news/dfl-wins-special-election-locking-minnesota-house-in-67-67-tie-with-republicans/)
- [Bill delaying paid family, medical leave implementation tabled without vote on House Floor](https://saffmn.org/news/bill-delaying-paid-family-medical-leave-implementation-tabled-without-vote-on-house-floor/)
- [Week in Review March 3-7](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-march-3-7/)
- [Minnesota's budget outlook worsens in both near, long term](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesotas-budget-outlook-worsens-in-both-near-long-term/)
- [Legislation to bar transgender athletes from girls sports falls short of passage in House](https://saffmn.org/news/legislation-to-bar-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports-falls-short-of-passage-in-house/)
- [Legislative leaders set 2025 committee deadlines](https://saffmn.org/news/legislative-leaders-set-2025-committee-deadlines/)
- [Week in Review Feb. 24-28](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-feb-24-28/)
- [Lawmakers consider funding for culinary career prep in schools](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmakers-consider-funding-for-culinary-career-prep-in-schools/)
- [Week in Review: Feb. 17-21](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-feb-17-21/)
- [Minnesota high schoolers may soon not have to pass algebra II to graduate](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-high-schoolers-may-soon-not-have-to-pass-algebra-ii-to-graduate/)
- [Lawmaker who led state to require ethnic studies in schools decries effort to undo it](https://saffmn.org/news/lawmaker-who-led-state-to-require-ethnic-studies-in-schools-decries-effort-to-undo-it/)
- [House education panel approves bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports](https://saffmn.org/news/house-education-panel-approves-bill-to-ban-transgender-athletes-from-girls-sports/)
- [House GOP seeks to roll back Minnesota's ethnic studies mandate](https://saffmn.org/news/house-gop-seeks-to-roll-back-minnesotas-ethnic-studies-mandate/)
- [Long bus rides, short on funds: House bills seek school transportation fix](https://saffmn.org/news/long-bus-rides-short-on-funds-house-bills-seek-school-transportation-fix/)
- [Week in Review: Feb. 10-14](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-feb-10-14/)
- [Proposal would put brakes on paid leave program for one year](https://saffmn.org/news/proposal-would-put-brakes-on-paid-leave-program-for-one-year/)
- [House lawmakers consider 'Parent's Bill of Rights'](https://saffmn.org/news/house-lawmakers-consider-parents-bill-of-rights/)
- [Walz budget proposes education funding cuts amid predicted deficit](https://saffmn.org/news/walz-budget-proposes-education-funding-cuts-amid-predicted-deficit/)
- [Week in Review: Feb. 3-7](https://saffmn.org/news/week-in-review-feb-3-7/)
- [Full House convenes for first time in 2025, elects Demuth speaker](https://saffmn.org/news/full-house-convenes-for-first-time-in-2025-elects-demuth-speaker/)
- [MN House members reach agreement to end standoff](https://saffmn.org/news/mn-house-members-reach-agreement-to-end-standoff/)
- [Power-sharing agreement reached between House DFL, Republicans](https://saffmn.org/news/power-sharing-agreement-reached-between-house-dfl-republicans/)
- [Special election in District 40B set for March 11](https://saffmn.org/news/special-election-in-district-40b-set-for-march-11/)
- [Minnesota reading, math scores stagnant five years after the pandemic](https://saffmn.org/news/minnesota-reading-math-scores-stagnant-five-years-after-the-pandemic/)
- [What could happen in Minnesota under a Trump federal funding freeze](https://saffmn.org/news/what-could-happen-in-minnesota-under-a-trump-federal-funding-freeze/)
- [State Supreme Court rules 68 members constitutes a House quorum](https://saffmn.org/news/state-supreme-court-rules-68-members-constitutes-a-house-quorum-2/)

## Pages

- [Committee Meetings Calendar](https://saffmn.org/capitol/education-legislation/committee-meetings-calendar/): Committee Meetings Calendar
- [Meeting Handouts](https://saffmn.org/resources/meeting-handouts/): Meeting Handouts SAFF has videos of each portion of the SAFF general membership meetings.  If you are from a SAFF member district, and would like to view a video, please contact us. View More Handouts > Become a Member Become a member – make a difference! Enjoy the benefits of working together with similar school districts to ensure fair and equitable funding and policy for all students. Join Us >
- [Maintenance Levies](https://saffmn.org/about/success-stories/maintenance-levies/): SAFF Efforts Ensure Affordable Maintenance Levies for All Schools Through a laser focus on affordable local property tax revenue, SAFF joined efforts to ensure a stable funding source for school districts to maintain their buildings. Without a dedicated, equalized funding stream to help all districts maintain their facilities, districts were often forced to forego the implementation of instructional improvements at the expense of vital building maintenance. Schools should not have to take money out of the classroom to pay for building maintenance. Previously, only the 20 largest school districts could develop a 10-year maintenance plan and levy to maintain the […]
- [Equalization](https://saffmn.org/about/success-stories/equalization/): Property tax relief for more affordable school levies SAFF helped secure millions of state funding, known as equalization, to reduce the cost of voter-approved school levies in primarily residential school districts and provide property tax relief for local taxpayers. All communities value their local schools and must have access to affordable levy revenue so their students can have the same educational opportunities seen in high-wealth school districts. SAFF Actions Paved the Way for More Affordable School Levies Over the past several decades, SAFF has worked tirelessly to keep the issue of property tax fairness before the Legislature and has met […]
- [Member Districts](https://saffmn.org/about/member-districts/): Member Districts
- [Membership](https://saffmn.org/about/become-a-member/): Membership Enjoy the benefits of working together with similar school districts to ensure fair and equitable funding and policy for all students. Meet Our Member Districts > Meetings Calendar > The advantages of a SAFF Membership Maintaining a constant presence at the Minnesota State Capitol lobbying on issues that impact SAFF districts. Supporting professional development and networking with colleagues at SAFF meetings and events Educating, engaging, and empowering a growing network of education advocates, including legislators, superintendents, school board members, school staff, parents, community members, and business leaders. Providing understandable information and resources to support communication on issues that impact […]
- [Success Stories](https://saffmn.org/about/success-stories/): Success Stories SAFF Actions Paved the Way for More Affordable School Levies SAFF helped secure millions of state funding, known as equalization, to reduce the cost of voter-approved school levies in primarily residential school districts and provide property tax relief for local taxpayers. All communities value their local schools and must have access to affordable levy revenue so their students can have the same educational opportunities seen in high-wealth school districts. See the Progress > SAFF Efforts Ensure Affordable Maintenance Levies for All Schools Through a laser focus on affordable local property tax revenue, SAFF joined efforts to ensure a […]
- [Subscribe](https://saffmn.org/news/subscribe/): Subscribe to Legislative Updates Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * SUBSCRIBE Stay informed! Get SAFF communications emailed directly to you! Legislative Updates Our updates provide news about what is happening at the Capitol on education issues. Legislative updates are published every week during the legislative session.
- [Calendar](https://saffmn.org/resources/calendar/): Calendar Capitol Visits For school board members, parents, and community members interested in scheduling a trip to the Capitol, we can accompany you during your visit, assist in arranging meetings with your legislators, and provide an update on legislative activities. Visit Schedule > Meeting Handouts SAFF has videos of each portion of the SAFF general membership meetings.  If you are from a SAFF member district and would like to view a video, please email Kim Springer, and she can send you the links to the videos. View Handouts >
- [Be an Advocate](https://saffmn.org/resources/be-an-advocate/): Be an Advocate Quality education for all children is just one of many issues before our state leaders. For education to remain a priority, state legislators must hear from education advocates from across the state. Together, we can all make a difference! by being informed and engaged in the legislative process. Learn how schools are funded Exploring this website provides a good base. Stay Informed Our communications keep you informed so you are armed with the information you need to engage in the process Subscribe To SAFF Communications > Educate and engage your community Discuss your concerns with others and […]
- [Comparison Data](https://saffmn.org/resources/comparison-data/): Comparison Data Where do you live? Districts rely on school operating levies to maintain current programming or reduce budget cuts. The cost to the local taxpayer for school levies is based on the individual property wealth of the school district. Taxpayers in low-property wealth districts can pay up to four times more for the same size school levy. Compare Districts > Erosion of Affordable Levies In 1995, the cost of a voter-approved referendum dollar was nearly uniform across the state. The state accomplished this by providing equalization aid to pay a portion of the referendum. However, because that aid is not […]
- [Revenue Trends](https://saffmn.org/resources/revenue-trends/): Revenue Trends State funding has not kept pace with rising costs, unfunded mandates, and growing expectations. All school districts rely on school levies to make up for inadequate state funding. Over 75% of districts have voter-approved operating levies. The disparity in operating levies can range from $0 to over $2,929 per pupil, leaving many students without the educational opportunities they need and deserve. Revenue Disparity Between the Lowest and Highest Funded Schools Districts The gap in funding between school districts is growing, and most of the growth is due to the disparities in operating levies ranging from $0 to $2,929 […]
- [Education Legislation](https://saffmn.org/capitol/education-legislation/): Education Legislation 2025 Legislative Committee Meetings Meetings Calendar > Download the PDF > Education Finance and Policy Proposals The Governor’s Education Bills 2024 Senate Education Bills 2024 House Education Bills 2024 Subscribe to Legislative Updates > Current Bills 2024 See the first readings from the House and Senate. These initial education bills offer a glimpse into proposed legislation and highlight the priorities of lawmakers as they prepare for further debate. Other Notable Bills
- [Legislative Updates](https://saffmn.org/capitol/legislative-updates/): Stay informed on what is happening at the Capitol! Through our weekly legislative updates, you can track the progress of education issues. We also send out action alerts when necessary during the session along with information to guide your advocacy. Subscribe Receive updates during the legislative session. Stay Informed > Legislative Updates Education Bill Summary An up-to-date look at education bills currently under consideration. Download the PDF > SAFF Side-by-Side Comparison See the education funding priorities of the Governor, House, and Senate. Side-by-Side Summary > Thank you! Please support these businesses who boost our efforts to ensure fair and equitable school […]
- [Legislative Priorities](https://saffmn.org/capitol/legislative-priorities/): Legislative Priorities The Minnesota Legislature and Governor are constitutionally obligated to provide the foundation resources so all children succeed. If they do not, students lose the educational opportunities that they need and deserve. Download Our Platform > What is Fair? Districts rely on school levies to make up for inadequate state funding. The state is spending $1,600 per pupil less on today’s students than the children in the classrooms in the early 1990s due to the inflationary erosion of the basic formula. The average unfunded cost of providing mandated special education funding is over $800 per pupil. Other funding streams […]
- [Know Key Legislators](https://saffmn.org/capitol/contact-legislators/): Know Key Legislators You can influence education finance and policy. Start with understanding which legislators have the most power to impact our schools. The most influential decision-makers include: The Governor, Senate Majority Leader, and the Speaker of the House make the final decisions, relying on input from their committee chairs. Committee chairs in the majority party determine what bills are heard and what provisions appear in the bills leaving their committee. Committee members work closely with the committee chairs. The education committees in the House and Senate set education finance and policy. The tax committee is involved when making school […]
- [School Funding 101](https://saffmn.org/resources/school-funding-101/): School Funding 101 Learn how our schools are funded by watching this webinar given by SAFF  to school board members and community members from the Northfield School District. Watch the school funding video > The quality of Minnesota’s public schools depends on the actions taken at the state level.  However, the legislative process can seem confusing and overwhelming at first. Yet as citizens, it is important for us to weigh in on issues that affect our lives and our children’s education. To engage in the process, it helps to become familiar with how it works. The Legislature: Its People and […]
- [Leadership](https://saffmn.org/about/leadership/): Leadership Executive Board SAFF’s strength lies with our members—many who passionately guide our work through leadership roles. The superintendents and school board members serving on the Executive Board represent school districts from across the state. Meet the 24-25 Executive Board > Legislative Committee SAFF’s Executive Board along with Capitol Hill Associates (CHA) have worked together on formatting the 2025 SAFF Legislative Platform.  The draft platform will be presented at the first General Membership meeting (October 25, 2024) for review. If there are any revisions requested, the Executive Board and CHA will meet to discuss those changes, then the platform will […]
- [Who We Are](https://saffmn.org/about/who-we-are/): Who We Are Schools Advocating for Fair Funding (SAFF) is an association of Minnesota school districts from around the state working together to ensure all students receive a high-quality education no matter their zip code. SAFF is an association of 46 school districts throughout the state of Minnesota. Our member school districts serve approximately 225,000 children, about one-third of Minnesota’s K-12 public school students. SAFF member districts tend to receive the minimum in state aid based on their student population. SAFF member districts have comparatively lower tax bases due to the lack high concentrations of commercial/industrial and higher-value residential property, […]
- [Contact](https://saffmn.org/contact/): Contact Us! We are ready to assist with any questions or concerns about Minnesota education disparities, adequacy, and advocacy. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Message * SEND SAFF Staff Kim SpringerSAFF Office ManagerPhone: 612-381-7127Email Kim
- [About](https://saffmn.org/about/): We work to ensure that all public-school children have equal access to a high-quality education regardless of where they live in Minnesota. Our success does not depend on geography. Success depends on school districts with similar characteristics and their communities joining together to shape Minnesota politicians’ education finance and policy decisions. We prioritize: Legislation that ensures an equitable distribution of school resources. Equal access to school levy revenue for low-property wealth school districts. Accountability for elected officials to provide adequate and equitable funding so all students meet academic standards and reach their highest potential. Learn More > SAFF Leadership Schools […]
- [News](https://saffmn.org/news/): Stay current on issues that impact public schools. We pull together education and political information from local media to keep you informed. Subscribe Receive weekly updates during the legislative session. Stay Informed >
- [Resources](https://saffmn.org/resources/): Knowledge is power! Find out how inequities in state education funding and policy impact your school district. The quality of a student’s education must not depend merely on their zip code. Explore our comprehensive collection of information for understanding education funding in Minnesota. https://youtu.be/tX9yce-R_LA School Funding 101 Know the Basics > $1,837 Total erosion of the basic school funding formula per pupil since 1991. Revenue Trends Where Do You Rank? > School District Comparison Data Disparities Are Growing > The legislative process can seem confusing and overwhelming at first. Learn How It Works > State aid has not kept pace […]
- [At the Capitol](https://saffmn.org/capitol/): Stay informed on what is happening at the Capitol so you can act while legislators make important decisions. The Minnesota legislature and governor are constitutionally obligated to provide the foundational resources so all children succeed. If they do not, students lose the educational opportunities that they need and deserve. Everyone can help advocate that all public school children receive a high-quality education. Working together, we can make a difference. Read More > What level of funding is fair? Legislative Priorities Make school levies more affordable. Allow school boards to renew referendums. Stop school levy tax relief from eroding. See Our […]
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- [Home](https://saffmn.org/): The quality of a child’s education should not depend on their zip code.​Compare Districts >Leading the way to fair and equitable school levy reform.Read Our Education Bill >Our efforts ensure all students have equal access to a quality education.see Our Progress > Read More > Action Alert Make your voice heard. Find out how you can influence education policies and funding. Be an Advocate > Updates Get the inside scoop. Timely and detailed reporting to help you understand what’s happening. Read Legislative Updates > Meetings Join us. Stay current on important issues and network with colleagues. See Details > All […]


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