In FY 24-25 Minnesota invested $2.68 billion in new evidence-based programs and policies focused on children and families, early education, K-12 education, health, and human services. Minnesota considers evidence-based programs to be activities that have been found to produce favorable outcomes by at least one impact evaluation that uses experimental or quasi-experimental design so that any impact found can be attributed to the studied activity.

The largest investment, over $893 million, was in a new child tax credit. Beginning with 2023 taxes, individuals may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child, with no limit on the number of children claimed. The credit gradually phases out if your income is over $29,500 ($35,000 for Married Filing Jointly). Many of the new investments were for education, including over $252 million in Early Learning Scholarships and over $387 million for Universal School Meals.