Most MN school levies pass; MSBA says 62% of 96 questions approved, ~$1B okayed statewide
Minnesota voters approved a majority of school tax measures in the 2025 election, with the MSBA reporting 96 referendum questions statewide and just over 62% passing — about $1 billion was approved of roughly $1.6 billion requested. Saint Paul Public Schools’ levy passed, expected to generate roughly $37.2 million annually for 10 years, and MSBA noted results are unofficial until certified; SPPS Superintendent Stacie Stanley issued a statement on the outcome.
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📌 Key Facts
- On Nov. 6, 2025, the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) reported that of 96 school referendum/levy questions statewide, just over 62% were approved.
- MSBA cautioned the reported results are unofficial until election outcomes are certified.
- Districts collectively sought roughly $1.6 billion in referendum requests; voters approved about $1 billion of that and rejected the remainder.
- Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) confirmed its local levy passed and is expected to generate approximately $37.2 million annually for 10 years.
- SPPS Superintendent Stacie Stanley issued a statement acknowledging the levy’s passage.
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Minnesota voters pass majority of school referendum requests in 2025 election
New information:
- MSBA reports 96 ballot questions statewide in 2025, with just over 62% passing.
- Districts sought a combined ~$1.6 billion; voters approved roughly ~$1 billion and rejected about the remainder.
- SPPS confirms its levy passed, generating approximately $37.2 million annually for 10 years, with a statement from Superintendent Stacie Stanley.
- MSBA notes results are unofficial until certified.