Because special education services are mandated, districts move money from other budget areas to cover the costs.

From meals to transportation, district officials say they're bracing for long-term financial pain.

The shortfalls are the result of “chronic underfunding” by the state.

MDE became suspicious about the large amount of money going to Feeding Our Future and its sites in 2020 and terminated one of those sites.

State shouldn’t throw money at new programs until there’s full reading proficiency for every student.

The plan plan would fund several programs intended to help schools, children and their families.

Senate Republicans laid out their top priorities: tax cuts, combatting crime and boosting student literacy.

The plan boosts funding for schools, expand teacher training programs and increase access to student meals and mental health services.

Minnesota had not funded K-12 schools at a rate that kept up with inflation.