Permanent School Fund
This November, Minnesota voters will be asked to update our state’s constitution by voting on an amendment to modernize how Minnesota’s Permanent School Fund (PSF) distributes revenue to public schools.
Visit the Minnesota Permanent School Fund Constitutional Amendment website for more information.
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Watch: Learn about the basics about the Permanent School Fund and the constitutional amendment on the November 3 ballot through these videos.
Resources for Education Professionals
As trusted community leaders, education professionals play an important role in helping voters understand the facts, ask informed questions, and make their own decisions at the ballot box. These links contain materials to educate yourself and other education professionals.
Rebuttal to “Vote No on the Minnesota Permanent School Fund Amendment” Flyer (Updated September 3)
Rebuttal to the “Before You Vote Yes” Flyer (Updated August 28)
Comprehensive Information and Guide (Updated August 19)
Executive Summary (Updated July 23)
Communications Guidance (Updated July 23)
FAQs for Education Professionals (Updated July 23)
PowerPoint Presentation for Education Leaders (Updated August 6)
Talking Points (Updated July 23)
Communications Materials for Voters
These links contain education only communications materials for you to provide to voters in your community.
Website: Minnesota Permanent School Fund Constitutional Amendment
Information Sheet (Updated September 11)
Community PowerPoint Presentation (Updated August 20) | Community Presentation Script
Community Toolkit (Updated August 4)
Videos
PBS/Almanac: Constitutional amendment of the ballot | 2026 midterms (September 4, 2026)
FOX 9: Minnesota school funding amendment explained (August 30, 2026)
Itasca Community Television: Minnesota voters to decide November 3 on school funding (August 6, 2026)
CBS News: Voters could help school districts facing budget shortfalls in November (July 2, 2026)
Permanent School Fund Webinar (June 5, 2026)
House Education Finance meeting – Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) Presentation and Student Testimony (March 17, 2026)
MSBA Executive Director Kirk Schnedawind’s Testimony on SF 3593/PSF Constitutional Amendment Ballot Question (March 10, 2026)
Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) Presentation of PSF Report (March 10, 2026)
Senate Education Finance Presentation by SBI (March 4, 2026)
News
The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead: Minnesota voters to consider increasing Permanent School Fund payout (September 13 — subscription required)
Faribault Daily News: What November’s Permanent School Fund ballot question could mean for Faribault schools (September 9 — subscription required)
Park Rapids Enterprise: Superintendents say vote “yes” on proposed Minnesota Permanent School Trust amendment (September 9 — subscription required)
The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead: Minnesota voters to decide on increased school fund spending (September 8 — subscription required)
MPR News: Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide (September 8, 2026)
The Flag: Minnesotans to decide on new permanent school funding mechanism (September 7, 2026)
The Ely Echo: Constitutional amendment on ballot could bring local schools thousands in revenue (September 5, 2026)
Mankato Free Press: Districts explain how November ballot question would increase funding without raising taxes (September 4, 2026)
KEYC: Voters to decide on statewide school funding (September 3, 2026)
Lakeland PBS: Updating Minnesota School Trust Fund could provide modest budget relief (September 3, 2026)