Schools for Equity in Education

Committee Meetings Calendar

Week of May 13, 2024

  • Monday, May 13, 2024
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
    •  7:00 HF5237 Education Finance Bill House 
      • Agenda:
        *The Senate holds the Gavel*
        *The time of meeting is Call of the Chair
    • 7:00 Conference Committee on HF 5237 Senate
      • Agenda:
        Adoption of articlesfineduc_20240514_A25.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_A29.pdf

        fineduc_20240514_A30.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_A55.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_A70.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_A80.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_article2_roadmap.pdf

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        fineduc_20240514_article7_roadmap.pdf

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  • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • 7:45 HF5237 Education Finance Bill House
      • Agenda:
        *The House holds the Gavel*
      • Committee Documents:
        24, State Aid, HF5237 CC Agree, Articles 1-11.pdf
        24, Change Item, HF5237 CC Agree, Articles 1-11.pdf
        24, Levies, HF5237 CC Agree, Articles 1-11.pdf
        CF_FORE.pdf
        CF_MISC.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A10.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A11.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A12.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A13.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A14.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A15.pdf
        CF Final Agreement 5-15-024.pdf
        _Agenda 5.15.24.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A17.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A18.pdf
        HHS_CCR_A21-3916942249572069417.pdf
  • Thursday, May 16, 2024
  • Friday, May 17, 2024

Week of May 6, 2024

Week of April 24, 2024

Week of April 15, 2024

  • Monday, April 15, 2024
    • 1:00 Education Finance House
      • Agenda:
        Approval of the Minutes from April 9th, 2024
        Walk through of HF5237 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education supplemental funding provided; general education, education excellence, American Indian education, teachers, charter schools, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood education, and state agencies provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; and money appropriated. ​**NOTE: A DE Amendment to HF5237 (Youakim) that will serve as the House Education Finance bill will be posted on Sunday April 14th.
  • Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
      • Agenda:
        S.F. 5252 KuneshSupplemental funding provision for prekindergarten through grade 12 education
    • 10:30 Education Finance House
      • Agenda:
        Approval of the Minutes from April 15th, 2024
        Testimony on HF5237 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education supplemental funding provided; general education, education excellence, American Indian education, teachers, charter schools, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood education, and state agencies provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; and money appropriated. ​**NOTE: A DE Amendment to HF5237 (Youakim) that will serve as the House Education Finance bill will be posted on Sunday April 14th.
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2024
    • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • 10:30 Education Finance House
      • Agenda:
        Approval of the Minutes from April 16th, 2024
        Mark up of HF5237 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education supplemental funding provided; general education, education excellence, American Indian education, teachers, charter schools, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood education, and state agencies provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; and money appropriated. ​**NOTE: A DE Amendment to HF5237 (Youakim) that will serve as the House Education Finance bill will be posted on Sunday April 14th.
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024
  • Friday April 19, 2024

Week of April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Order
      S.F. 5252 Kunesh Supplemental funding provision for prekindergarten through grade 12 education
      S.F. 3860 Kunesh English learner programs and alternative education programs modification
    • S.F. 4293 Westlin Cardiac emergency response plans for schools requirement and appropriation
      S.F. 4995 Hauschild School district seasonal tax base replacement aid establishment
      S.F. 4907 Cwodzinski Onetime aid creation to improve student attendance
      S.F. 4805 Farnsworth Historic school building preservation long-term facilities maintenance revenue authorization
      E12-Related Provisions in Public Finance Bill
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from April 4th, 2024
      HF4232 (Sencer-Mura) Compensatory revenue distribution clarified.
      HF5004 (Tabke) Participation in and funding for alternative teacher compensation program increased, district authorized to qualify under long-term facilities maintenance revenue program as a district eligible for alternative facilities revenue, and money appropriated.
      HFXXXX (Youakim) Certain lunchroom furniture costs authorization in the school food service fund. **pending referral, Revisor #24-08039

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Friday, April 12, 2024

Week of April 1, 2024

Monday, April 1, 2024 Office Closed

Tuesday, April 2,2024

Wednesday April 3, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 27th, 2024
      HFXXXX (Youakim) Governor’s Education Budget Bill, Revisor #24-07581 **pending referral
      HF5007 (Berg) Intermediate districts and cooperative units eligible for reimbursement of area learning center transportation costs made, calculation of pupil transportation adjustment modified, and money appropriated.
      HF4232 (Sencer-Mura) Compensatory revenue distribution clarified.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Orderfineduc_20240404_Agenda.pdfS.F. 3449 GustafsonGeneral education basic formula allowance increase and appropriationfineduc_20240404_sf3449-formula-allowance-district-run.pdfS.F. 4184 GustafsonLocal optional revenue modifications, unemployment costs and family paid medical leave in local optional revenue inclusion, referendum revenue simplification, equalization aid increase, and appropriating moneyfineduc_20240404_CPI-LOR-2013-23.pdfS.F. 3790 HauschildChild care cost assistance program establishment; disclosure of tax return information for purposes of verifying eligibility for early child care and learning benefit programs authorization; appropriating moneyfS.F. 4192 Maye QuadeChildren placed in foster care to access school-age care programs priority requirement; school age-care revenue eligibility and uses modification; appropriating moneyS.F. 5256 KuneshCertain lunchroom furniture costs authorization in the school food service
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from April 3rd, 2024
      HF3564 (Hollins) Girl Scouts community engagement programs grant funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
      HF2638 (Hill) Playworks grant funding provided for expansion of social-emotional programming in elementary schools, and money appropriated.
      HF2696 (Greenman) Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
      HF5091 (Pérez-Vega) Slice of St. Paul Kids literacy incentive pilot program created through a school and community partnership, report required, and money appropriated.

Friday April 5, 2024

Week of March 25, 2024

Monday, March 25, 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 3472 KuneshDistribution of Endowment Fund earnings task force creation and appropriation
      S.F. 4106 KuneshSchool endowment fund apportionment modification
      S.F. 5005 PutnamSt. Cloud School District grant authorization for construction of and emergency medical services education facility
      S.F. 4259 CarlsonComputer science education advancement program establishment and appropriation
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 21st, 2024
      Presentations on Education Bonding Requests.
      HF2069 (Rarick) Buffalo; Wright Technical Center capital improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.**informational only
      HF3295 (Wiener) Browerville High School new gymnasium funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.**informational only
      HF5078 (Noor) Minnesota’s Multipurpose Community Facility Projects to Support Community Revitalization, Connectedness and Equity by Promoting Education, Work and Heath program restrictions imposed.
      HF4986 (Lislegard) School district seasonal tax base replacement aid established.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 26th, 2024
      HF3827 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
      HF3682 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) State academic standards required in health education, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
      HF3372 (Clardy) Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
      HF1348 (Tabke) Employee health insurance provided, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided, and money appropriated.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Friday, March 29, 2024

  • Senate Office Closed

Week of March 18, 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Order
      Informational Hearing on Capitol Investment Requests
      S.F. 3923 Maye QuadeCommunity education adults with disabilities programs process modification
      S.F. 3556 KuneshIntermediate districts and cooperative units eligibility for reimbursement of area learning center transportation costs authorization; pupil transportation adjustment calculation modification; appropriating money
      S.F. 4313 GustafsonEducation compensatory revenue distribution clarification
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 14th, 2024
      HF3744 (Edelson) Read Act amended, working group established, supplemental funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
      HF4912 (Sencer-Mura) Onetime aid to improve student attendance created, and money appropriated.
      HF4827 (Youakim) Aid payment schedule for state school nutrition programs clarified.
      HF4828 (Youakim) Definition of adjusted general revenue modified.
  • 3:00 Education Policy House
    • Agenda:
      **INFORMATIONAL ONLY** HF3782 (Rep. Pryor) – Provisions related to prekindergarten through grade 12 education including general education, education excellence, teachers, literacy, charter schools, nutrition, health and safety, early learning, and education partnerships and compacts modified; and reports required.
      -Education Policy Bill Walk-through
    • HF4159 (Rep. Hicks) – Teacher preparation programs required to provide instruction on ableism and disability justice, teacher license renewal requirements modified, and money appropriated.HF4451 (Rep. Bennett) – Purple Star School designation established.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Thursday, March 21, 2024

  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 19th, 2024
      HF4008 (Huot) Cardiac emergency response plans required, and money appropriated.**pending referral
      HF3803 (Norris) Stipends required to paid to student teachers, and money appropriated.
      HF3401 (Urdahl) Student teaching grants provided, and money appropriated.
      HF4615 (Clardy) Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement grant funding authorized to conduct a survey of Minnesota principals, and money appropriated.
      HF3595 (Sencer-Mura) Special education aid for unreimbursed costs to resident school districts modified.
  • 6:00 Education Policy House
    • Agenda:
      HF3782 (Rep. Pryor) – Provisions related to prekindergarten through grade 12 education including general education, education excellence, teachers, literacy, charter schools, nutrition, health and safety, early learning, and education partnerships and compacts modified; and reports required.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Week of March 11, 2024

Monday, March 11, 2024

  • 12:30 Education Policy Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 3617 Mitchell Physical and sexual abuse education requirement
      S.F. 1318 Mann School employee health insurance authorization; nonlicensed school personnel minimum starting salary increase; paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals authorization; appropriating money
      S.F. 3974 Mann Parental notice of a student pulled out of the classroom establishment
      S.F. 3771 Coleman High School League coaches eating disorder prevention education resources provision
      S.F. 3731 Kunesh North Star state education accountability plan amendment provision
      S.F. 4545 Kunesh Commissioner of education modification of rules relating to regional libraries authorization
      S.F. 4106 Kunesh School endowment fund apportionment modification

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 4107 Kunesh Increase Teachers of Color Act modification; aspiring teachers of color pilot scholarship program permanency establishment; special revenue fund establishment; appropriating money
      S.F. 2618 Mann Academic acceleration pilot program and appropriation
      S.F. 4192 Maye Quade Children placed in foster care to access school-age care programs priority requirement; school age-care revenue eligibility and uses modification; appropriating money
      S.F. 3995 Cwodzinski Minnesota Alliance Youth Promise Fellow program activities grant authorization
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Presentation from the Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board on 2023 Budget Implementation
      HF4361 (Hill) Teacher licensure provisions modified, and reports required.
      HF4333 (Youakim) Special education excess cost aid increased for intermediate school districts and other special education cooperatives, and money appropriated.
  • 3:00 Education Policy House
    • Agenda:
      HF3542 (Rep. Norris) A bill for an act relating to education; requiring a district to adopt a policy allowing space for mental health care.
    • HF3803 (Rep. Norris) A bill for an act relating to teachers; requiring stipends to be paid to student teachers.
    • HF4581 (Rep. Feist) A bill for an act relating to education; requesting the Minnesota School Boards Association to develop a model policy for cell phones in schools.
    • HF3372 (Rep. Clardy) A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing and indexing English learner program revenue; supporting innovative English learner programs; creating a statewide English learner parent and community advisory council; encouraging local advisory councils; establishing microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English learners; authorizing rulemaking; appropriating money.
    • HF4611 (Rep. Pryor) A bill for an act relating to libraries; directing the commissioner of education to amend rules relating to regional libraries.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Order
      S.F. 3921 Maye QuadeI ntermediate school districts special education registered apprenticeship programs appropriation
      S.F. 4553 Hauschild Energy efficiency projects under the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program authorization; maximum effort capital loan program restriction removal
      S.F. 4305 Kupec Roof projects as part of the long-term education facilities maintenance program authorization and appropriation
  • 8:30 Taxes Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to order.
      Adoption of the minutes from 3/12/24.
      S.F. 3670 Oumou Verbeten Controlled substances and illegal cannabis tax repeal and other technical changes provision
      S.F. 4216 Weber Certain leased land property tax exemption provision
      S.F. 4552 Dornink Minnesota education income tax credit eligible expenses expansion
      S.F. 4115 Rest Property tax abatement for land bank property authorization
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • Agenda:
      Presentations on Unemployment Insurance
      HF4500 (Clardy) Increase Teachers of Color Act strengthened, pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color made permanent, special revenue fund account established, and money appropriated.
      HF4453 (Newton) School endowment fund apportionment amended
  • 12:30 Education Policy  Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 4188 Gustafson Education instruction hours requirements modification; education credit definition modification
      S.F. 4219 DorninkS pecial education teacher pipeline grant uses modifications
      S.F. 4212 Seeberger Developmental adapted physical education assessments requirements modification
      S.F. 3461 Boldon Encouraging schools to provide instruction on healthy aging and dementia
      S.F. 3698 Maye Quade Read Act amendment
      S.F. 3998 Cwodzinski Speech and press rights clarification of student journalists in grades 6 through 12
  • 3:00 Education Policy House Additional hearing to reconvene at 6:00pm
    • Agenda:
    • HF3682 (Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn) A bill for an act relating to education; requiring state academic standards in health education; requiring rulemaking; appropriating money.
    • HF4363 (Rep. Hassan) A bill for an act relating to education; requiring mental health instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
    • HF3546 (Rep. Berg) A bill for an act relating to education; modifying sexually transmitted infections and diseases program requirements.
    • HF4008 (Rep. Huot) A bill for an act relating to education; requiring cardiac emergency response plans; appropriating money.
    • HF4083 (Rep. Youakim) A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying speech and press rights of student journalists in grades 6 through 12.
    • HF4373 (Rep. Frazier) A bill for an act relating to libraries; prohibiting book banning by public libraries and school libraries; creating a private right of action and providing for attorney general enforcement.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

  • 10:30 Education Finance House
    • `Agenda:
      HF4117 (Norris) Local optional revenue modified, revenue for unemployment costs and family paid medical leave included in local optional revenue, referendum revenue simplified, equalization aid increased, and money appropriated.
      HF3780 (Hicks) Special education; developmental adapted physical education assessment requirements modified, and report required. **pending referral
    • HF4788 (Virnig) Culturally responsive assessment of certain students provided.
  • 5:30 Education Policy Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 3617 Mitchell Physical and sexual abuse education requirement
      S.F. 1318 Mann School employee health insurance authorization; nonlicensed school personnel minimum starting salary increase; paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals authorization; appropriating money
      S.F. 3974 Mann Parental notice of a student pulled out of the classroom establishment
      S.F. 3771 Coleman High School League coaches eating disorder prevention education resources provision
      S.F. 3731 Kunesh North Star state education accountability plan amendment provision
      S.F. 4545 Kunesh Commissioner of education modification of rules relating to regional libraries authorization
      S.F. 4106 Kunesh School endowment fund apportionment modification

Friday, March 15, 2024

Week of March 4, 2024

Monday, March 4 2024

  • 12:30 Education Policy – Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 3450 Gustafson Charter school provisions modificationsS.F. 3746 Kunesh Health education academic standards in schools provision and appropriationS.F. 2998 Kunesh Smudging permission in public schoolsS.F. 3567 Cwodzinski Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 provision modificationsInformational hearing. Testimony only.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance-Senate
    • Agenda:
      School Counselors presentation
      S.F. 3130 Hoffman Kind In Need Foundation grant appropriationS.F. 3832 Cwodzinski Minnesota Youth Council Committee establishment and grant appropriation
    • S.F. 3832 Cwodzinski Minnesota Youth Council Committee establishment and grant appropriation
    • S.F. 3912 Gustafson Free school milk during the lunch meal for students who bring a lunch from home that day authorization; appropriating money
  • 10:30 Education Finance-House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from February 29th, 2024
      Student Voices Day
  • 3:00 Education Policy-House
    • Agenda:
      HF3744 (Rep. Edelson) – Read Act amended, report required, and money appropriated.HF4361 (Rep. Hill) – Teacher licensure provisions modified, and reports required.
    • HF4361 (Rep. Hill) – Teacher licensure provisions modified, and reports required.
    • HF3995 (Rep. Hill) – Working group on special education licensure reciprocity established, and report required.HF3973 (Rep. Virnig) – Requirements for administration of drugs and medicine in schools modified.HF3959 (Rep. Virnig) – Epinephrine auto-injector administration in schools requirements modified.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance-Senate
    • Agenda:
      BARR Center Informational Presentation
      Long Term Facility Maintenance Informational Presentation
      S.F. 4035 Boldon Grant application process for the P-TECH program clarification
      S.F. 4588 Kunesh Education forecast adjustments authorization and appropriation
  • 8:30 Taxes-Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Order.
      Approval of the minutes from 3/5/24
      S.F. 4247 Hauschild Local government aid and county program aid annual inflation and population adjustments to appropriations provisions
    • S.F. 3757 Hauschild Town aid amount increase and town aid calculation modification provisionsS.F. 4422 Hauschild Soil and water conservation district aid appropriation increase provision
    • S.F. 3886 Hauschild Onetime aid program for certain licensed ambulance services establishment and appropriation
    • S.F. 4422 Hauschild Soil and water conservation district aid appropriation increase provision
  • 10:30 Education Finance  – House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 5th, 2024
      HF4518 (Youakim) Education finance forecast adjustments made, and money appropriated.
      HF4171 (Jordan) Energy efficiency projects authorized under long-term facilities maintenance revenue program, and maximum effort capital loan program restriction removed.
      HF3558 (Virnig) Roof projects authorized as part of long-term facilities maintenance program, and money appropriated.
  • 12:30 Education Policy-Senate
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 4560 Cwodzinski Teacher Licensure provisions modifications
      S.F. 1468 Morrison Mental health screening requirement for students
      S.F. 3474 Kunesh Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety, and Media Literacy Advisory Council establishment
      S.F. 3471 Kunesh State School Librarian establishment
    • S.F. 4587 Cwodzinski Personal learning plans obsolete language elimination
  • 3:00 Education Policy – House
    • Agenda:
      HF3827 (Rep. Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
    • HF3780 (Rep. Hicks) Special education; developmental adapted physical education assessment requirements modified, and report required.
    • HF1220 (Rep. Clardy) World’s best workforce performance measures modified
    • HF3660 (Rep. Robbins) Minnesota High School League required to provide coaches with eating disorder prevention education resources.
    • HF4501 (Rep. Pryor) Obsolete language pertaining to personal learning plans stricken.
    • HF4512 (Rep. Berg) School counselor ratios recommended, and school counselor duties established.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

  • 8:30 Taxes-Senate
    • Agenda:
      Call to Order.
      Approval of the minutes from 3/6/24
      S.F. 3473 Kunesh Refundable educator expense income tax credit establishment
    • S.F. 3918 Gustafson Refundable individual income tax credit for certain teachers
    • S.F. 4261 Klein Additional property tax refund conversion into a refundable income tax credit authorization
    • S.F. 4241 Drazkowski Certain acres certified under the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program credit establishment and appropriation
    • S.F. 2583 Rest Special education addition as an eligible master’s degree program for the credit for teachers attaining a master’s degree authorization
  • 10:30 Education Finance – House
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from March 6th, 2024
      Presentation on Career and Technical Education Consortiums
      HF3983 (Bennett) Special education teacher pipeline grant uses modified.
      HF3492 (Lee, L.) Computer science education advancement program modified, grants established to expand computer science education programs, reports required, and money appropriated.

Friday March 8, 2024

Week of February 26, 2024

Monday February 26, 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

  • 3:45 Education Policy
  • Agenda:
    HF3782 (Rep. Pryor) – Provisions related to prekindergarten through grade 12 education including general education, education excellence, teachers, literacy, charter schools, nutrition, health and safety, early learning, and education partnerships and compacts modified; and reports required.
  • HF1313 (Pryor) Obsolete language pertaining to administration of Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board stricken.
  • Channel: HTV1

Thursday, February 29, 2024

  • 8:30 Education Finance Senate
    • Call to Orderfineduc_20240229_Agenda-.pdfS.F. 3770 WiklundDepartment of Children, Youth and Families statutory infrastructure establishment
      • fineduc_20240229_SF3770-Bill-Summary.pdffineduc_20240229_DCYF-Recodification-Summary-1.pdffineduc_20240229_A24-0215.pdf
      • Library presentations
        • fineduc_20240229_MN-CFB-2023-Snapshot.pdffineduc_20240229_February-29-Senate-Education-Finance-State-Library-Services-Overview.pdf
      • S.F. 2959 MohamedStudents writing skills improvement grant authorization and appropriation
        • fineduc_20240229_826-MSP-Final-One-Page-Flyer-pdf.pdffineduc_20240229_scs-2959-a-1.p
      • School Trust Land presentation
        • fineduc_20240229_school-trust-lands-presentation.pdffineduc_20240229_OSTL-Inforgaphic.pdf
  • 8:45 Children and Families Finance and Policy
    • Agenda:
      Presentation: Update on 2023 Minnesota Department of Education Investments in Early Care and Learning
      HF4176 (Pérez-Vega) Early learning programs modified.
      HF3785 (Pérez-Vega) Voluntary prekindergarten program modified
      HF3721 (Coulter) School-age care programs allowed to provide preschool care, and school-age care revenue increased.
      *Agenda Items may be changed or added
  • 10:30 Education Finance House
  • Agenda:
    Approval of the Minutes from February 22nd, 2024
    HF3378 (Youakim) Building Assets, Reducing Risks Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
    HF3822 (Hill) Process for approving community education adults with disabilities programs modified, and reporting required.
    HF3998 (Clardy) Intermediate school districts funding provided for special education registered apprenticeship programs, and money appropriated.
    HF3360 (Clardy) Driver education program access expanded for low-income students, driver education work group established, report required, and money appropriated.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Week of February 19, 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024

  • 12:30 Education Policy
    • STUDENT VOICES DAY
      No bills will be heard. Testimony from students from around Minnesota.
  • 12:30 Judiciary and Public Safety
    • S.F. 3534 WestlinUse of reasonable force in schools grounds modification; use of reasonable force in schools grounds modification; school resource officers minimum training requirements and duties definition establishment; school resource officer model policy development requirement; appropriating money

Tuesday, February, 20, 2024

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Friday, February 23, 2024

Week of February 12, 2024

Monday, February 12, 2024

  • 8:30 Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement 
    • Action Items: Approval of meeting minutes
      May 4, 2023, October 30, 2023, and January 11, 2024, Commission meetings
      January 8, 2024, Executive Committee meeting
      Designation of member of the Secure Choice board of directors to convene the first meeting
      Motion LCPR24-M1
  • 2:00 Taxes 
      • Agenda: School Resource Officer (SRO) Bill (Rep. Frazier)*
      • *A bill number will be added once available. For a copy of the bill language, click here.  The bill will be referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy committee. To follow their committee hearings, please check their committee page here.
  • 4:00 Education Policy

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

  • 10:30 Education Finance
  • 12:30 Education Policy
    • Agenda:
      S.F. 3534 WestlinUse of reasonable force in schools grounds modification; use of reasonable force in schools grounds modification; school resource officers minimum training requirements and duties definition establishment; school resource officer model policy development requirement; appropriating money***Pending referral on Monday 2/12.
  • 3:00 Education Policy
      • HF3556 (Rep. Jordan) – A bill for an act relating to education; requiring a minimum time for school lunch.HF3484 (Rep. Feist) – Charter school provisions modified.HF2537 (Rep. Hassan) – Postsecondary enrollment options provisions modified.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

  • 10:30 Taxes
  • 10:30 Education Finance
    • Agenda:
      Approval of the Minutes from February 14th, 2024
      Continued Presentation from the Minnesota Department of Education on Implementation of the 2023 Education Finance Budget

Friday, February 16, 2024

Week of May 22, 2023

Monday, May 22, 2023

Week of May 15, 2023

Monday, May 15, 2023

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Senate will be in Session at 10:00 am

Agenda:THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023

Week of May 8, 2023

Monday, May 8, 2023

 

  • 11:00 AM      House Floor Session  Live Video HTV 1House Floor Amendments
    Location: House FloorCALENDAR FOR THE DAYHF2988 (Wolgamott) 2023 Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee recommendations adopted, workers’ compensation self-insurance modified, system efficiencies improved, permanent partial disability schedule modified, post-traumatic stress disorder study and report required, housekeeping changes made, and money appropriated.HF402 (Bierman) Health care entity transaction requirements established, expiration date changed on moratorium conversion transactions, health system required to return charitable assets received from the state to the general fund, study required on regulation of transactions, report required, and money appropriated.
  • 11:00 AM Senate Floor Session

The Senate will be in Session at 11:00 am

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

  • 11:00 AM Senate Floor Session
  • 11:30 AM House Floor SessionLive Video  HTV 1Calendar for the Day
    House Floor AmendmentsLocation: House Floor
    Agenda:
    THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION
  • 3:30 PM  HF2497 Education Omnibus Live Video HTV 4Location: SOB 200
    Chair: Rep. Cheryl YouakimAgenda to be announced*The House holds the gavel
    HF2497 – Omnibus Education Bill
  • 3:30 PM Conference Committee on H.F. 2497Location: 200 State Office Bldg.
    Chairs: Sen. Mary K. Kunesh and Rep. Cheryl YouakimSenate Conferees: Kunesh, Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Duckworth
    House Conferees: Youakim, Clardy, Pryor, Kresha, HillThe House has the gavelAgenda:
    H.F. 2497 KuneshOmnibus Education appropriations

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023

Week of May 1, 2023

Monday May 1, 2023

  • 10:00 Education FinanceLocation: SOB 200
    Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim
    Agenda:
    Introductions of Conference Committee Members
    Walk-through of Spreadsheet
    Walk-through of Side-by-sides*The House holds the gavel
    HF2497 – Omnibus Education BillSide by Side Comparisons
  • Live Video

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

  • 8:30 AM Education Finance 
    Location: SOB 200
    Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim
    Agenda:
    Walk-through of side-by-sides*The Senate holds the gavel
    HF2497 – Omnibus Education Bill
    *Side-by-sides are posted at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/side_by_sides/Committee Documents:
    2497com Side by Side Summary.pdf

 

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

  • 2:30 PM Education Finance
  • Live Video HTV 1Location: SOB 200
    Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim
    Agenda:
    Continue walk-through of side-by-sides*The House holds the gavel
    HF2497 – Omnibus Education Bill
    *Side-by-sides are posted at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/side_by_sides/

 

Thursday, May 4, 2023

  • 9:00 AM Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement Live Video  HTV 1
    Note: Change in meeting room
    Room: 120 State Capitol
    Chair: Rep. Kaohly Vang HerAgenda:
    ACTION ITEM
    Approval of April 17, 2023, meeting minutes.NON-ACTION ITEM – Informational hearing only, no formal action will be taken
    HF 3294 (Wolgamott)-link will be live when the House convenes today; SF 3314 (Cwodzinski): Teachers Retirement Association (TRA); Lowering the normal retirement age to age 64; increasing employee and employer contributions for TRA and the Higher Education Individual Retirement Account Plan.Staff summary and attachment
    Testifiers:
    Lisa Olson, President, Elk River Education Association
    Rodney Rowe, Secretary-Treasurer, Education Minnesota
    Peter Eckhoff, President, Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers
    Tiffany Dittrich, President, White Bear Lake Area Educators
    Julie Seiler, band teacher of 33 years, Minnesota Public Schools
    Sarah Lancaster, 2022 MN Teacher of the Year, Onamia Public Schools
    Jonathan Bohn, Director of Public Affairs, Inter Faculty Organization (IFO)
    Andrea Cuene, Government Relations, Minnesota School Boards Association
    Jay Stoffel, Executive Director, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
    Phillip Tencick, Executive Director/CIO, St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association (SPTRFA)Submitted Testimony:Steve Bliven, 5th grade teacher
    Brent Bovitz, Eden Prairie
    Steve Clouse, CTE teacher, Nashwauk-Keewatin ISD 319
    Carol Dallman, teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools
    Layne Danielson, Brainerd Public Schools
    Jennifer Delveaux, teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools
    Jon DeMars, teacher, Moundsview Public Schools
    Jessica Frisco, Minnesota educator
    Deb Hart, 3rd grade teacher, Heart of the Lakes Elementary, Perham
    Laura Heuton, teacher, Rochester
    Kimberly Husfeldt, Minnesota school psychologist
    Lisa Jepson, Moorhead High math teacher
    Amy Johnson, school social worker, ISD 624
    Jesse Johnson, teacher
    Matt Jones, business education teacher, Verndale Public School
    Jeff Kocur, Hopkins High School
    Bob Laine, Lake of the Woods High School
    Elizabeth Osborne, 2nd grade teacher, Robbinsdale Area Schools
    Cindy Palm, teacher, Moundsview
    Paul Peterson, teacher, International Falls
    Thomas Raymond, teacher, Shorewood
    Jason Savage, teacher
    William Schultz, 9-12 business teacher, PEM High School
  • 1:00 PM      Education FinanceLive Video HTV 4Location: SOB 200
    Chair: Rep. Cheryl YouakimAgenda:
    Agenda to be announced*The Senate holds the gavel
    HF2497 – Omnibus Education Bill
    *Side-by-sides are posted at: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/side_by_sides/
  • 1:00 PM Conference Committee on H.F. 2497Location: 200 State Office Bldg.
    Chairs: Sen. Mary K. Kunesh and Rep. Cheryl YouakimSenate Conferees: Gustafson, Maye Quade, Cwodzinski, Kunesh, Duckworth
    House Conferees: Youakim, Hill, Pryor, Clardy, KreshaAgenda:
    To be announced.

Friday, May 5, 2023

Week of April 24, 2023

Monday, April 24, 2023

  • 9:00 am Ways and Means
    • Location: 200 State Office Building
      Chair: Rep. Liz OlsonAgenda:
      HF2 (Richardson) Family and medical benefit insurance program created, employment leave required, private plan substitution allowed, retaliation prohibited, data classified, expedited rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
      HF782 (Becker-Finn) Minnesota Secure Choice retirement program established, money transferred, and money appropriated.
      HF1234 (Her) Peace officer and firefighter duty disability provisions modified, report required, and money appropriated.
      SF2744 (Stephenson) Commerce Budget Bill ( SF2744 is the Senate Companion to HF2680 )To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.Bills Added
      HF2
      Richardson
      Family and medical benefit insurance program created, employment leave required, private plan substitution allowed, retaliation prohibited, data classified, expedited rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
      HF782
      Becker-Finn
      Minnesota Secure Choice retirement program established, money transferred, and money appropriated.
      HF1234
      Her
      Peace officer and firefighter duty disability provisions modified, report required, and money appropriated.
      HF2680
      Stephenson
      Omnibus commerce finance and policy bill.
      Committee Documents:
      S2744DE4 Author’s Amendment
      S2744A2 Author’s Amendment
      H0782DE1 Author’s Amendment
      H0002A53 Author’s Amendment
      Commerce Spreadsheet As Amended in Ways and Means SF2744DE4
      HF 782 Letters
      Commerce Budget Bill Letters
      HF2_4A Fiscal Note
      Rochester Chamber HF2 Opposition Letter to Ways and Means Committee
      H1234-8A Author’s Amendment
      HF2 Letters
      HF1234 Letter-combined
      H0782DE1_Summary
      HF782_2A Fiscal Note
      Reapplication-Process
      Member-and-Fund-Impact
      Understanding-Offset-1
      Understanding-Offset-2
      BCC Letter to Legislators 4.21.2023
      GMG Letter HF2 WM 2023
      H1234_1st_Engr._Summary
      HF 1234 fiscal note
      HF2_PFML_HouseWaysandMeans
      HF2-5A Fiscal Note Addendum
      Minnesota House Ways & Means Committee Letter from the RDR Coalition in Opposition of the Right to Repair Language in the Omnibus Commerce Legislation
      TechNet.MN.House.Commerce.Omnibus.4.21docx
      IBM Letter_Repair_Legislation_April 23, 2023[54]
      HF2 PFML Tracking As Amended in Ways and Means 4.23.23

 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

  • 8:30 am Taxes
  • Location: G-15 Capitol
    Chair: Senator Ann H. RestThe DE Amendment to SF 1811 will be posted on Tuesday, April 25.The DE Amendment to SF 1811 will be posted on Tuesday, April 25.Walkthrough of the DE Amendment will take place on Wednesday, April 26.One hour of testimony in opposition to the DE Amendment, mark-up and passage of SF 1811 will take place on Thursday, April 27. The Committee will not take testimony in favor of provisions in the DE Amendment.Registered Lobbyists and State Agency staff are not allowed to testify via zoom.Agenda:
    Call to Order
    S.F. 1811RestTax provisions modifications

Thursday, April 27, 2023

  • 8:30 am Finance
  • Location: 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
    Chair: Senator John MartyPublicPublic testimony will not be taken on this bill in the Finance Committee. Please submit documents to be posted for committee members in PDF format by email to elspeth.cavert@senate.mn by no later than noon on the day before the hearing.Agenda:
    S.F. 0002MannPaid family, pregnancy, bonding, and applicant’s serious medical condition
    benefits establishment and appropriation
    S.F. 0058MurphyWorker safety requirements establishment and appropriation

Friday, April 28, 2023

 

Week of April 17, 2023

Monday, April 17, 2023

  • 8:30 AM
    Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
  • Room: 120 State Capitol
    Chair: Rep. Kaohly Vang Her
    1. Agenda:Approval of April 3, 2023, meeting minutes.
    2. Approval of actuarial assumption changes for the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association.

3. Possible legislation, work groups, and topics for the 2023-2024 interim.

  • 1:00 PM  Taxes
  • Location: Room 5, State Office Building
    Chair: Rep. Aisha Gomez
    Agenda:
    DE to HF1938 (Gomez) Omnibus Tax Bill
    House Research Overview
    House Fiscal Overview

The DE Amendment and corresponding spreadsheet will be posted, Monday, April 17th at 11 AM. Materials will be posted to the Committee website when they are available. Public  testimony will be taken on Tuesday, April 18th’s Taxes Committee hearing.

  • Bills Added
    HF1938 Gomez
    Individual income and corporate franchise taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, local government aids, and other miscellaneous taxes and tax provisions modified; income tax additions, subtractions, and credits modified; taxes on capital gains modified; child tax credit proposed; advance on payment and one-time refundable tax credit proposed; cannabis-related sales and use tax provisions modified; sales tax exemption for entities proposed; eligibility for property tax programs modified; formula modified and definitions for calculation of local government aids added; new forms of local government aids proposed; and money appropriated.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Friday, April 21, 2023

Week of April 10, 2023

Monday, April 10, 2023

  • No Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

  • 3:00 PM Ways and MeansHF2105 (Hansen R) Easement conveying requirements modified, state parks and forests added, and state land sales authorize

HF2310 (Hansen R) Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Budget Bill.
HF2324 (Hansen R) Drill core library funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2754 (Acomb) Climate & Energy Budget Bill.
HF3100 (Her) Omnibus Pensions Bill. (The H3100.S3162-DE2 amendment contains the language of the Pensions bill)

NOTE: The language of HF2754 will be added to HF2310 during the hearing

Wednesday April 12, 2023

HF2 Paid Family and Medical Leave (Richardson)
HF447 Judiciary policy bill (Becker-Finn)
HF2778 LCCMR (Hansen)
HF1900 Constitutional amendment for the renewal of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) (Hollins)

Thursday, April 13, 2023

SF3233 has been added

SF2684 – Omnibus Education Finance Bill (Tax issues only)

SF3157 – Omnibus Transportation Finance Bill (Tax issues only)

HF238 (Pinto) Omnibus Children and Families Finance Bill. (Pending Referral)

HF2335 (Howard) Omnibus Housing Finance Bill. (Pending Referral)

HF2497 (Youakim) Omnibus Education Finance Bill. (Pending Referral)

Friday April 14, 2023

Week of April 3 , 2023

Monday, April 3, 2023

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

  • 8:30 AM      TaxesLive Video
    HTVLocation: Room 5, State Office Building
    Chair: Rep. Aisha GomezAgenda:
    HF2335 (Howard) Minnesota Housing Finance Agency budget established, childhood housing stability provided, community stabilization program established, first-generation homebuyers down payment assistance fund established, and money appropriated. (Pending Re-Referral)
    HF2497 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, teacher, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated. (Pending Re-Referral)
    HF2887 (Hornstein) Active transportation program funding provided, and money appropriated. (Pending Re-Referral)The Taxes Committee will be focused on the tax provisions of the bills. Bills may be added or removed. The Committee will recess for floor session and re-convene after the floor session to finish the agenda. Materials will be posted to the Committee website when they are available. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable), preferred title, and article/section of the bill they are signing up to testify to the Committee Administrator (Patrick.McQuillan@house.mn.gov) by 3 PM on Monday, April 3rd. Testimony will be limited to two minutes per testifier. The number of testifiers may be limited due to time constraints. Materials to be distributed to the Committee members are also due by 3 PM on Monday, April 3rd. to the Committee Administrator and the Committee Legislative Assistant Lauren Sabes (Lauren.Sabes@house.mn.gov). Please note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.Bills Added
    HF2335
    Howard
    Omnibus housing finance bill.
    HF2497
    Youakim
    Omnibus education finance bill.
    HF2887
    Hornstein
    Active transportation program funding provided, and money appropriated.
    Committee Documents:
    1) Taxes Agenda 4.4.23
    2) 3.30.23 Taxes Twenty Sixth Meeting Minutes
    3) HF2335 1st Engrossment Bill Language
    4) H2335A12 (Howard) Author’s Amendment
    5) HF2335 HR Summary (Housing Committee)
    6) HF2335 Revenue Estimate Housing Bill_1
    7) Housing Finance Combined HF 2335 DE 1 Spreadsheet
    8) Elected Letter Metro Housing Sales Tax FINAL
    9) Homes For All Letter Metro Sales Tax
    10) HF2335 Testimony Theresa Dolata
    11) Metro Cities Letter HF 2335
    12) HF2335 Beacon Letter Housing Omnibus
    13) HF2497 1st Engrossment Bill Language
    14) H2497A9 (Youakim) Author’s Amendment
    15) HF2497 House Research Summary
    16) HF2497 Revenue Estimate House E12 Omnibus_pt_1
    17) HF2497 Levy Summary 2023.04.03
    18) Ed Finance Levy Spreadsheet HF2497 2023.04.03
    19) K-12 Ed Finance HF2497-DE1 Taxes Spreadsheet 2023.04.03 12.11PM
    20) HF2887 DE1 (Transportation Committee)
    21) H2887A31 (Hornstein) Author’s Amendment
    22) HF2887 House Research Summary
    23) HF 2887 Spreadsheet As passed committee 4-3 corrected
    24) 2023 House Fiscal Transportation Revenue HF2887 3-31
    25) Reg Tax – H2887DE1 (003)
    27) HF 2887 Metro Cities Letter – Taxes
    28) ISAIAH Clergy In Support of Transit Funding_ 1c Metro Sales Tax + Greater MN
    29) Retailer Sign-on letter
    30) HF2335 Linda Stage Written Testimony 4-4-23
    31) HF2335 Dean Rupp Written Testimony 4-4-23
    32) HF2335 Jurline Bryant Written Testimony 4-4-23
    33) HF2335 Sheila & Deric Written Testimony 4-4-23
    34) HF2335 Steven Hardy Written Testimony 4-4-23
    35) 100% Campaign Letter on HF 2887 – Taxes
    36) 2023.04.04 NFIB MN Ltr re HF 2887-HF 2335 (House Taxes)

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

  • No Meetings scheduled

Thursday, April 6, 2023 

  • No Meetings scheduled

Friday, April 7, 2023

  • Senate offices clossed

Week of March 27, 2023

Monday, March 27, 2023

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

  • 8:30 am Education Finance
    • Location: Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
      Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh
    • Agenda:
      To be announced.
  • 10:30 am Education Finance
    • Location: Capitol 120
      Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim

      Agenda:

      Approval of the Minutes from March 24th, 2023
      Walk through of HF2497 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, teacher, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated. NOTE: A DE Amendment to HF2497 (Youakim) that will serve as the House Omnibus Education Finance bill will be posted on Monday March 27th.

      Agenda items may be added or changed.

      Notes:
      To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
      For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.
      Amendments to the DE to HF2497 (Youakim) will be due at 5pm on Wednesday, March 29th

      Public Testimony:
      Testimony on HF2497 (Youakim) will be taken on Wednesday, March 29th. If you are interested in providing testimony on HF2497 (Youakim) please contact the committee administrator at: polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov no later than 5pm on Tuesday, March 28th. Written testimony is encouraged. Testimony may be limited.

      Bills Added

      Youakim
      Prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, teacher, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Thursday, March 30,2023

  • 8:30 am Education Finance
    • Location: Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
      Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

      Agenda:

      To be announced
  • 10:30 am Education Finance
    • Location: Capitol 120
      Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim

      Agenda:

      Approval of the Minutes from March 29th, 2023
      Mark up of HF2497 (Youakim) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, teacher, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated. NOTE: A DE Amendment to HF2497 (Youakim) that will serve as the House Omnibus Education Finance bill will be posted on Monday March 27th.

      Agenda items may be added or changed.

      Notes:
      To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
      For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.
      Amendments to the DE to HF2497 (Youakim) will be due at 5pm on Wednesday, March 29th.

      Public Testimony:
      Testimony on HF2497 (Youakim) will be taken on Wednesday, March 29th. If you are interested in providing testimony on HF2497 (Youakim) please contact the committee administrator at: polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov no later than 5pm on Tuesday, March 28th. Written testimony is encouraged. Testimony may be limited.

      Bills Added

      Youakim
      Prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, teacher, special education, facilities, nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; reports required; and money appropriated.

Friday, March 31 2023

Week of March 13, 2023

Monday, March 13, 2023

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Thursday, March 16,2023

Friday, March 17, 2023

Week of March 6, 2023

Monday, March 6, 2023

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Friday, March 10, 2023

 

Week of February 20, 2023

Monday, February 20, 2023

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Friday, February 24, 2023

Week of January 30, 2023

Monday, January 30, 2023

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Friday, February 3, 2023

Week of January 23, 2023

Monday January, 23, 2023

Week of January 16, 2023

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 8:30 AM

Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

Location: (Hybrid Hearing) 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett

  • Concluding Education Finance overview

Taxes

Location: Hybrid Hearing G-15 Capitol and Livestream YouTube
Chair: Senator Ann H. Rest

Addition Documents have been posted.
Public Testimony and mark up of SF 15.

Agenda:

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:30 AM

Education Finance

Location: Capitol 120
Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim

Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from January 12th, 2023
Overview from the Minnesota Board of School Administrators
Overview from the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands
Overview from the Minnesota State Academies
Overview from the Perpich Center for Arts Education

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:00 PM

Education Policy

Location: 120 Capitol
Chair: Rep. Laurie Pryor

Agenda:

HF211 (Rep. Keeler) – Establishing Indigenous People’s Day as a state holiday and eliminating Christopher Columbus Day as a state holiday.

HF133 (Rep. Becker-Finn & Rep. Keeler) – Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.

HF170 (Rep. Becker-Finn & Rep. Curran) – Modifying requirements for interpreters.

Committee Documents:

Ed Policy Minutes 1.11.23.pdf
HF0211.0.pdf
HF0211 House Research Summary.pdf
American Indian Handout_Acc.pdf
HF0133.0.pdf
HF0133 House Research Summary.pdf
HF0170.0.pdf
HF0170 House Research Summary.pdf
Ed Policy Agenda 1.17.23.pdf

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:30 AM 

Location: Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube

Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

Agenda:

S.F. 0008KuneshSupplemental aid provision and appropriation for transportation, nutrition,
English learners, and special education

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:30 AM

 Location: Capitol 120

Rep. Cheryl Youakim

Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from January 17th, 2023
HF44 (Feist) School districts required to provide access to menstrual products for students, operating capital aid increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated. **pending referral
HF203 (Berg) Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs grant funding for student activities provided, and money appropriated.
Overview from Minnesota Public Libraries

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:30 AM

Location: Room 5, State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Dave Lislegard

Agenda:

Overview of Property Tax Valuation:
Mark Peterson (Cass County Assessor and Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers Legislative, Chair)
Patrick Chapman, Ramsey County

House Research Overview of Property Taxes (Continued)

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 12:30 PM 

Education Policy

Location: Hybrid Hearing 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
Chair: Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski

Agenda:

S.F. 0013ChampionA bill for an act relating to state government; recognizing Juneteenth, June
19, as a state holiday; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 10.55;
645.44, subdivision 5.

S.F. 0123GustafsonA bill for an act relating to education; providing for school lunch and
breakfast for all students; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections
124D.111, subdivisions 1a, 4; 124D.1158, subdivisions 1, 3, 4.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:00 PM

Location: 120 Capitol
Chair: Rep. Laurie Pryor

Agenda:

HF58 (Rep. Richardson) – Dismissal of students in kindergarten through grade 3 prohibited.

HF320 (Rep. Hassan) – Teachers of color Act strengthened, percentage of teachers of color and American Indian teacher in Minnesota increased, world’s best workforce requirements amended.

Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:30 AM

Location: Hybrid Hearing 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

Agenda:

S.F. 0028WestlinSchool districts special education services fully funding establishment and appropriation

S.F. 0021Oumou VerbetenEnglish learner programming funding increase; English learner cross subsidy aid addition; appropriating money

Thursday, January 19, 30 AM

Location: Capitol 120
Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim

Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from January 18th, 2023

Student Voices Day

Week of January 9, 2023

Monday,  January 9, 2023 12:30 PM
Education Conference Committee

Chair: Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski

Location: 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Agenda:

  • Committee Member and Staff Introductions Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis Office Introductions and Overview Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board Overview

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:30 AM

Education Finance

Chair: Senator Mary K. Kunesh

Location: (Hybrid Hearing) 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg. (and) Livestream YouTube

Agenda:
  • To be announced.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 8:30 AM

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 , 10:30 AM

Education Finance

Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from January 5th, 2023
Education Finance Overview by House Nonpartisan StaffAgenda items may be added or changed
No public testimony will be taken at this hearing as no bills are being heard.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 , 3:00 PM

Education Policy

Chair: Rep. Laurie Pryo

Location: 120 Capitol

Agenda:

Overview presentation from Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Overview presentation from Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)

*Items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 8:30 AM

Thursday, January 12, 2023 , 10:30 AM

Education Finance

Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from January 11th
Overview of School Nutrition
Presentation by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Agenda items may be added or changed

Week of May 16

Monday, May 16, 2022 9:15 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeDue to the Senate and House floor session the schedule is from 9:15 – 10:45 am.House gavel
Agenda:
Presentations on supports English Language Learners
Presentations on the BOLD Literacy PlanThis hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page: https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 All events are closed-captioned.
Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Presentations on supports English Language Learners
Presentations on the BOLD Literacy Plan
Discussion

*House holds the gavel.

Attachments:

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 – MEETING CANCELED
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Livestream YouTube

Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Committee Documents:

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 9:00 AM
See Offers Between House and Senate
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Location: 1100 MSB / Hybrid
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Review of House offer to the joint budget framework.

*House holds the gavel.
HF4300 / SF4113 Omnibus education bill

House conferees: Davnie; Richardson; Sandstede; Hassan; Erickson
Senate conferees: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger

This hybrid hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page: https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

Committee Documents:
Agenda
22 E12 Omnibus CC Change Items H Offer 2 – 05.17.22
H Offer 2 – 5.17.2022
H Offer 2 – A43_ 5.17.22
H Offer 2 – Sections List 5.17.22

Thursday, May 19, 2022 – CANCELED
See Offers Between House and Senate
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page:Minnesota Senate Stream
Minnesota Senate YouTube ChannelAll events are closed-captioned.This will be a virtual meeting.
Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Friday, May 20, 2022  1:00 PM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Conference Committee on H.F. 4300
Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
1 p.m.
Hybrid hearing: Room 123 Capitol and Livestream YouTubeHouse holds the gavel.This hybrid hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page: https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 All events are closed-captioned.Agenda:
H.F. 4300-Chamberlain: Omnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Saturday, May 21, 2022 11:00 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeReview of Senate offer.
See documents below.Senate has the gavel.
The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html

Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

PREVIOUS WEEKS

Week of May 9

Monday, May 9, 2022 9:00 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis conference committee meeting will feature a staff walk-thru of the side-by-side Revisors document for HF 4300.

This committee hearing will be held in person, with remote participation available for Members and others, pursuant to Temporary Senate Rule 12.1(b). The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Committee Documents:
Agenda
Letter of Support_Nonpublic Education Partners
22 E12 Omnibus CC Change Items
HF 4300 Side by side bill language
HF 4300 Side by side summary

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 9:00 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeStaff walk-thru of the HF 4300 side-by-side.This committee hearing will be held in person, with remote participation available for Members and others, pursuant to Temporary Senate Rule 12.1(b). The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html
Agenda:
H.F. 4300/S.F.4113ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 3:00 PM or At the Call of the Chair
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeContinued from Monday’s Agenda:
Mental Health and Well-being of students and staff – Presentations from students, practitioners, student support personnel and school staffPresentations on supports for special education students & teachers*House holds the gavel.
*HF4300/SF4113 Omnibus education billThis hybrid hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page: https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1Time Note: If the agenda is not completed the committee will reconvene in Room 1100 MSB at 5pm, or at the call of the Chair.
Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Attachments:

Thursday, May 12, 2022 9:00 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Chairs: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain and Rep. Jim Davnie
CONFEREES: SENATE: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger – HOUSE: Davnie; Erickson; Hassan; Richardson; Sandstede
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeYou can watch the meeting here:  https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
or
http://youtube.com/MnSenateMedia
Agenda:
H.F. 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Committee Documents:

Friday, May 13, 2022 9:00 AM
Education Conference Committee on HF4300

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentations on early childhood education and the impact of discipline and suspensions on learning.

*House holds the gavel.
HF4300 / SF4113 Omnibus education bill

House conferees: Davnie; Richardson; Sandstede; Hassan; Erickson
Senate conferees: Chamberlain; Coleman; Duckworth; Eichorn; Wiger

This hybrid hearing may be viewed via the Senate webcast schedule page: https://mnsenate.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

Committee Documents:
Agenda
Dismissals One-Pager
SNS Letter to Education Conferees
HF 951 Support Letter

Week of May 2

*Date Change* Tuesday, May 3, 2022 11:00 AM
Senate Floor Session

G.O.BILLAUTHORDESCRIPTION
99HF 4300ChamberlainOmnibus E-12 policy and supplemental appropriations.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 3:00 PM or At the Call of the Chair
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 2307MathewsStudent Data Privacy Act creation.

Week of April 25

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:00 AM
House Floor Session

HF4300 (Davnie) Education Finance and Policy Omnibus bill

The floor session can be watched live at:  https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1

Documents

House Floor Amendments

Week of April 18

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 8:30 AM
Senate Finance

Chair: Sen. Julie A. Rosen
Hybrid hearing: Room 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThe hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 3052CwodzinskiMenstrual products access provided by school districts requirement; operating capital revenue to fund school district purchases of menstrual products increase; appropriating money.
S.F. 4113ChamberlainE-12 policy and appropriations.

Thursday, April 21, 2022 9:00 AM
House Ways and Means

Location: Hybrid Hearing – 120 State Capitol or Remote
Chair: Rep. Rena Moran

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp 

Agenda:

I. Education Omnibus
– HF4735 (Pinto) Supplemental Early Childhood Education Omnibus (pending referral)
– HF4300 (Davnie) Supplemental K-12 Education Omnibus (pending referral)
NOTE: Articles 5 and 6 of HF4735 will be added to HF4300 during the hearing

Committee Documents:
HF4735 – Greater Twin Cities United Way.pdf
HF4735 – Kids Can’t Wait.pdf
HF4735 – MN Prenatal to 3 Coalition.pdf
HF4735 – Fight Crime Invest in Kids.pdf
HF4300 – Education Finance House Research Summary.pdf
HF4735 – Early Childhood House Research Summary.pdf
HF4300 – MDE Written Comment.pdf
HF4300 – Ed Finance Levy Change Only Spreadsheet.pdf
HF4300 – Ed Finance K-12 Change Only Spreadsheet.pdf
HF4300 – Ed Finance K-12 Change Only Spreadsheet (with A6 amendment).pdf
HF4735 – A6 Amendment (Pinto).pdf
HF4300 – A6 Amendment (author).pdf
HF4735 – Early Childhood Change Only Spreadsheet.pdf
Agenda – April 21, 2022.pdf
HF4300 – MN Ethnic Studies Coalition Written Comment.pdf
HF 4300_District Runs.pdf

Week of April 4

Monday, April 4, 2022 8:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF4300 (Davnie) E-12 Omnibus Bill

[THIS HEARING RELATING TO THE DE AMENDMENT TO HF4300 WILL BE LIMITED TO A WALKTHROUGH AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN]

*An author’s Delete-All amendment to House File 4300 (Davnie) will be posted by Monday, April 4th, 2022. The deadline to submit amendments to the DE will be Tuesday, April 5 at 10:30am. The amendments are due to the CA by 10:30am on Tuesday. Action will be taken on the bill no later than Thursday April 7th, 2022.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 4300_DE1
HF 4300 DE1_House Research Summary
Agenda
Ed Finance K-12 G&H SS Change Only 2022.04.03 11.07PM
Ed Finance K-12 H SS Change Only 2022.04.03 11.11PM
Ed Finance K-12 SS 2022.04.03 11.12PM

Monday, April 4, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis is an informational hearing. No public testimony will be taken.
The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
Mn Department of Education’s administration of federal Child and Adult
Care Food and Summer Food Service programs.

Monday, April 4, 2022 6:15 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

This hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.

Agenda:
S.F. 4113ChamberlainA delete-all amendment to SF 4113 will be discussed. SF 4113 will serve as the vehicle for the E-12 omnibus appropriation bill for this session.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF4300 (Davnie) E-12 Omnibus Bill

[THIS HEARING RELATING TO THE DE AMENDMENT TO HF4300 WILL BE LIMITED TO PUBLIC TESTIMONY. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN]

*An author’s Delete-All amendment to House File 4300 (Davnie) will be posted by Monday, April 4th, 2022. The deadline to submit amendments to the DE will be Tuesday, April 5 at 10:30am. The amendments are due to the CA by 10:30am on Tuesday. Action will be taken on the bill no later than Thursday April 7th, 2022.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF4300 (Davnie) E-12 Omnibus Bill
The amendment deadline for the DE to HF4300 is 10:30am on Tuesday, April 5th – amendments must be submitted to the CA by this deadline.

*An author’s Delete-All amendment to House File 4300 (Davnie) will be posted by Monday, April 4th, 2022. Action will be taken on the bill no later than Thursday April 7th, 2022.
**Agenda items may be added, deleted and/or taken in any order.

Committee Documents:
HF 4300_DE1_A4 Author’s Amendment
HF 4300_District Runs_House Research
Agenda
FH 4300_DE1_Updated House Research Summary
Ed Finance K-12 G&H SS Change Only 2022.04.03 11.07PM
Ed Finance K-12 H SS Change Only 2022.04.05 8.12PM
Ed Finance K-12 SS 2022.04.05 8.10PM
HF 4300_DE1
HF 4300_DE1_Letters and materials from the public_Updated

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThe hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.Mark-up of SF 4113 the omnibus K-12 finance bill.
Agenda:
S.F. 4113ChamberlainSupplemental funding for prekindergarten through grade 12 education provision.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

TBD
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Friday, April 8, 2022 1:00 PM
House Taxes

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Paul Marquart

Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from April 7th, 2022
HF4300 (Davnie) E-12 Omnibus Bill **pending referral

Additional Bills May Be Added

Public Viewing:
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Taxes Agenda 4.8.22.pdf
tax committee minutes 4-7-22.pdf
HF4300 Bill Summary.pdf
hf4300(sf4113)_pt_2.pdf
H4300A5.pdf
Ed Finance K-12 G&H SS Change Only 2022.04.03 11.07PM (1).pdf
Ed Finance K-12 H SS Change Only 2022.04.05 8.12PM.pdf
Ed Finance K-12 SS 2022.04.05 8.10PM (1).pdf
Ed Finance Levy SS Gov,House 2022.04.08 8.58AM (1).pdf
Ed Finance Levy SS G & H Change Only 2022.04.08 8.58AM.pdf

Week of March 28

Monday, March 28, 2022 1:00 PM
House Property Tax Divison

Approval of the Minutes from March 23rd, 2022
Walkthrough and testimony on HF4064 (Youakim) Mahnomen; local government aid calculation modified, and property tax reimbursement program aid increased. ***A delete all amendment for HF4064 that will serve as the Property Tax Division report has been posted

Public Viewing:
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
A22-0389.pdf
Property Tax Agenda 3.28.22 (1).pdf
HF 4064-A220389 Prop Tax Division Report ss 3.27.2022 3 pg.pdf
4064a0389 Youakim.tax.pdf
3.27_HF4064_SWCDsupportletter.pdf
MASWCD_HF4064_PropertyTaxDivisionReport.pdf
Written Testimony-MN Realtors_HF 4064_House Property Tax Division Report (3-27-22).pdf
MFBF Testimony HF4064 3.28.22.pdf
MFU Letter re SWCD Aid_Property Tax DE_3.27.22.pdf
LGA Division Report 3-27.pdf
CPA Division Report 3-27.pdf

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF1729 (Jordan) School lunch and breakfast for all students provided, and money appropriated.
HF3265 (Howard) School lead testing and remediation requirements modified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF4039 (Davnie) School trust land director duties and powers modified.
*Agenda items may be added or removed from the agenda.

**If a member of the public would like to testify on this bill please reach out to the CA, Sarah Burt, at the email address below by 6pm on Monday, March 28 to sign up. Please indicate in the subject line of your email which bill you will be testifying to. Written testimony is also accepted, please submit it by 6pm on Monday, March 28 to the CA email address. Direct your attention to the written testimony template that has been posted under committee documents.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 3265_A3
HF 1729_Letters of Support
HF 3265_House Research Summary
HF 4039_House Research Summary
HF 4039_Supporting Document
Agenda_updated
HF 1729e1_House Research Summary_updated

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF3926 (Keeler) Teacher preparation time modified.
HF4233 (Edelson) Teacher due process forms and procedures time required.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp 

Committee Documents:
Agenda
HF 3926_House Research Summary
HF 4233_House Research Summary
HF 3506_House Research Summary
HF 3506_Supporting Documents
NonpublicGuidanceandCounselingSF925
HF 4233_Letter of Support

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeAn informational hearing on the Governor’s literacy plan as contained in SF 4113. As this hearing is informational, no additional testimony will be taken.This hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html
Agenda:
S.F. 4113ChamberlainSupplemental funding for prekindergarten through grade 12 education provision.

Thursday, March 31, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF3041 (Richardson) Education; prekindergarten through grade 12 including general education, education excellence, inclusive and welcoming schools, health and wellness, teachers, charter schools, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, career and technical education, postsecondary enrollment options, and graduation provisions modified; administrative updates and technical corrections made; and reports required.
HF3937 (Bennett) School board and nonpublic school allowed to enter into nonpublic school student transportation agreement.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 3401A11_Author’s Amendment
Agenda
HF 3401_Supporting Documents
HF 3401_Letters
HF 3401e1_House Research Summary
HF 3937_House Research Summary

Friday, April 1, 2022 3:00 PM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF4570 (Pinto) Voluntary prekindergarten and other early childhood education programs. The amendment deadline for this bill is 10am, April 1 to get amendments to the CA
*Agenda items may be added or removed
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
House Early Childhood Finance VPK SS 2022.03.31
MDE Mixed Delivery PreKindergarten Program Proposal Presentation 03.31.22

Week of March 21

Monday, March 21, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

Network for the Development of Children of African Descent Presentation
BOLD Literacy Plan Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Education
HF341 (Feist); Student Data Privacy Act created, and penalties provided.
Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

Committee Documents:
Amendment H341A5 (Feist)
HF341 – Written Testimony – Youthprise
MDE BOLD Literacy Plan Presentation Slides
HF341 – Written Testimony – ACLU-MN
HF341 HRD Summary
3.18.2022 Minutes for Approval
NdCAD Handout
NdCAD Presentation Slides
HF3927 NPEP Handout
3.21.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF3937 HRD Summary
HF341 – Written Testimony – Carrie Stephens

Monday, March 21, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 2952DuckworthTeacher shortage reporting requirement modifications.
S.F. 1417ChamberlainEducation finance general education aid clarification.
S.F. 4116ChamberlainEducation forecast adjustments.
S.F. 3734EichornGrand Rapids Independent School District No. 318 authorization to transfer levy authority from long-term facilities maintenance revenue to the debt redemption fund; bond issue.
S.F. 1316NelsonCivics test reporting requirements establishment.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF2031 (Huot) Emergency medical service course grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3891 (Feist) Legislative working group established to examine method of identifying student eligibility for compensatory revenue calculations, appointments provided, and report required.
HF2742 (Berg) Public school enrollment age provisions relating to admissions modified.
*Agenda items may be added or removed from the agenda.
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp
Committee Documents:
HF 2031_A1
Agenda
HF 2031_House Research Summary
HF 2742_House Research Summary
HF 3891_House Research Summary

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF4424 (Sandstede) Consolidation transition aid increased for consolidating school districts, and money appropriated.
HF4004 (Xiong, T) Adult basic education aid growth factor modified, maximum contact hour rate increased, and money appropriated.
Pending Referral: HF951 (Richardson) Dismissal of students in kindergarten through grade 3 prohibited.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Agenda
HF 0951_House Research Summary
HF 951_Letters of Support
HF 4424_House Research Summary
Consolidation1978to2021
HF 4004_House Research Summary
FY 2021-22 MN State ABE Aid by Consortium
HF 4004_Supporting Documents
HF 4004_Presentation

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

HF4233 (Edelson); Teacher due process forms and procedures time required.

***INFORMATIONAL ONLY*** HF3401 DE Amendment (Richardson)
– Omnibus Education Policy Bill Walk Through
– Public Testimony

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
3.21.2022 Minutes for Approval
Amendment H3401DE1 (Richardson)
H3401DE1 – Written Testimony – Legal Aid-MDLC
HF4233 – Written Testimony – Legal Aid-MDLC
HF4233 – Written Testimony – MAAN
H3401DE1 – Written Testimony – HSLDA
H3401DE1 HRD Summary
HF4233 HRD Summary
H3401DE1 – Written Testimony – MÂCHÉ
HF4233 – Written Testimony – PACER
H3401DE1 – Written Testimony – MCEE
3.23.2022 Education Policy Agenda

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 2291DuckworthAmerican sign language/English interpreter requirements modification.
S.F. 3818ColemanYouth skill path program establishment for employment-based training.
S.F. 4087ColemanPostsecondary enrollment options provisions modifications.
S.F. 3744DuckworthHours of instruction requirements modification.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF3979 (Howard) Mental health grants authorized for federal instructional setting level 4 for special education sites, and money appropriated.
HF4477 (Bierman) Declining school district enrollment aid modified, and money appropriated.
Pending Referral: HF3580 (Mariani) English learner program revenue indexing required to basic education revenue, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Bill Added: HF3404 (Stephenson) Preliminary application procedure established for individuals seeking professional licenses, licensing boards permitted to charge application fees, appeals authorized, and reports required.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Week of March 14

Monday, March 14, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF3926 (Keeler); Teacher preparation time modified.
HF3860 (Boldon); School nurse recruitment grants established, loan forgiveness eligibility expanded to include school nurses, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3965 (Hassan); Teacher shortage reporting requirements modified

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
3.9.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF3926 HRD Summary
HF3965 HRD Summary
HF3860 HRD Summary
Amendment H4207A1 (Urdahl)
HF3965 – Written Testimony – PELSB
HF4207 – Written Testimony – NGPF
HF3860 – Written Testimony – ADA
Amendment H3965A1 (Hassan)
HF3860 – Written Testimony – SNOM
3.14.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF4207 HRD Summary

Monday, March 14, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 3534ChamberlainCharter school admission requirements modification.
S.F. 3656DuckworthScholarship Program for Students with a Disability Act.
S.F. 3297DuckworthSpecial education legislative working group establishment.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:30 AM  House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF1742 (Berg) Student support personnel aid established, and money appropriated.
HF3434 (Morrison) Student mental health screening required, student mental health support revenue created, and money appropriated.
HF649 (Sandstede) Statewide concurrent enrollment teacher training program amended, and money appropriated
*Agenda items may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 1742_DE1
HF 3634_A3
HF 649_DE3
Agenda
HF 649_House Research Summary
HF 1742_House Research Summary
HF 1742_Supporting Documents
HF 1742_Letter of Support
HF 3634_House Research Summary

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF3963 (Edelson) High-cost special education activity additional state aid provided, and money appropriated.
HF3816 (Moran) Network for the Development of Children of African Descent grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3948 (Davnie) Wilderness Inquiry credit recovery program grant authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Agenda
HF3963_House Research Summary
Special Education Revenue handout Feb 2022
HF 3816_House Research Summary
HF 3816_Presentation
HF 3816_Supporting Document
HF 3948_House Research Summary
HF 3948_Supporting Document
HF 3948_Letter of Support

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF1729 (Jordan); Healthy and hunger-free school program created.
HF3580 (Mariani); English learner program revenue indexing required to basic education revenue, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF4074 (Richardson); English learner program revenue indexing required to basic education revenue, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF807 (Dettmer); School construction near former landfill prohibited, and schools located near former landfill notice required.
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HRD Dual Enrollment Programs for HS Students
HF4074 HRD Summary
HF807 – Written Testimony – Larry Lanoux
HF807 – Handout
HF1729 – Written Testimony – American Heart Association
HF4074 – PSEO Information Gap Report – People for PSEO
HF807 HRD Summary
HF807 – Written Testimony – Barb Haake
HF1729 – Written Testimony – MFU
Amendment H1729DE1 (Jordan)
3.14.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF4074 – PSEO Information Gap Report – People for PSEO
HF1729 – Written Testimony – Allina Health
HF3580 – Written Testimony – EdAllies
HF4074 – Written Testimony – EdAllies
3.16.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF1729 HRD Summary
HF3580 HRD Summary

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:00 PM
House Property Tax Division

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Cheryl Youakim

Agenda:

Approval of the Minutes from March 9th, 2022
HF3224 (Huot) Education; long-term facility maintenance revenue increase, local optional revenue increased, enhanced debt service equalization aid provided for consolidating school districts, school district property taxes reduced, school formula equalization aid increased, and money appropriated. **pending referral
HF3906 (Keeler) School property taxes reduced, and local optional revenue equalizing factor increased. **pending referral
HF3725 (Huot) Additional property tax refund modification
HF3866 (Bahner) Maximum refunds increased and eligibility for refunds expanded, and senior claimants and claimants with disabilities exemption amount expanded. **pending referral
HF3518 (Youakim) Property tax refunds; co-pays and thresholds reduced, and homestead credit refund maximum increased.
HF3629 (Morrison) Homestead market value exclusion modified.

his remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
H3518A1.pdf
H3866A1.pdf
Property Tax Agenda 3.16.22.pdf
Twentieth Meeting Property Tax Division Minutes 3.9.22.pdf
HF3224 Bill Summary.pdf
hf3224fortaxes.pdf
hf3224(sf3554)_pt_1.pdf
St. Michael – Albertville Letters of Support.pdf
HF3906 Bill Summary.pdf
hf3906(sf3911)_pt_1.pdf
HF3725 Bill Summary.pdf
sf2929(hf3725)_pt_1.pdf
LMC letter of support on HF3725 Huot targeting increase bill.pdf
HF3518 Bill Summary.pdf
sf3185(hf3518)_pt_2.pdf
LMC letter of support for HF3518 Youakim HHF3866 Bahner.pdf
HF3866 Bill Summary.pdf
hf3866_pt_1.pdf
AARP_Letter_House Property Tax Relief_3_15_2022.pdf
HF3629 Bill Summary.pdf
HF3629 Property Tax Model.pdf
Sign on letter on Property Tax Refund expansion 3.15.2022 House Property Tax Division.pdf
HF3906 District Runs.pdf
sf3192(hf3629)_pt_1.pdf

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThe hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 3956ChamberlainLead testing and remediation requirements modification in schools.
S.F. 3745DuckworthSchool board and nonpublic school permission to enter into an agreement for nonpublic school student transportation.
S.F. 495RarickFormer landfills schools construction prohibition.
S.F. 3052CwodzinskiMenstrual products access provided by school districts requirement; operating capital revenue to fund school district purchases of menstrual products increase; appropriating money.

Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Walk through & Public Testimony on HF4300 (Davnie) A bill for an act relating to education finance; providing for supplemental funding for
prekindergarten through grade 12 education; modifying provisions for general education, education excellence, teachers, special education, facilities, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies; requiring reports; appropriating money. **

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 4300_House Research Summary
HF 4300_Supporting Documents and Letters
Ed Finance K-12 Feb Fcst Gov Change Items Only 2022.03.16
Ed Finance K-12 Feb Fcst Gov Recs SS SHORT 2022.03.16
Ed Finance Levy SS SHORT 2022.03.16
Agenda_Updated

Friday, March 18, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF951 (Richardson); Dismissal of students in kindergarten through grade 3 prohibited.
HF3402 (Edelson); Exclusion from recess prohibited as student discipline.
HF4039 (Davnie); School trust land director duties and powers modified.
HF1362 (Freiberg); Reasonable accommodation for parents of children with disabilities in education program required.
Presentation on RIPL Training Program
Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

Committee Documents:
HF951 HRD Summary
Amendment H0951A1
HF3402 – Written Testimony – 25 Individual Letters
HF951 & HF3402 – Written Testimony – NAMI
Amendment H3402A2 (Edelson)
3.16.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF3402 – Witten Testimony – MAAN
HF951 – Written Testimony – Idil Abdull
HF3402 – Written Testimony – Aaron Crowell
HF3402 – Written Testimony – Proof Alliance
HF951 – Written Testimony – Coalition for Children with Disabilities
HF3402 – Written Testimony – Coalition for Children with Disabilities
HF3402 – Written Testimony – The Arc Minnesota
HF3402 – Written Testimony – Amanda Burrill
HF3402 – Written Testimony – EdAllies
HF3402 HRD Summary
HF4039 HRD Summary
HF1362 HRD Summary
HF3402 – Written Testimony – Shayna Hamiel
HF3402 – Recess for All! Handout
HF4039 – MN Office of School Trust Lands Fact Sheet

Week of March 7

Monday, March 7, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Presentation from the Minnesota State High School League on their Plan to Address Racism

HF2246 (Huot); Minnesota State High School League governing board membership modified.
HF2726 (Edelson); School year hours of instruction requirements modified.
HF2742 (Berg); Modifying student admission provision.
Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

Committee Documents:
Amendment H2726A2
HF2246 HRD Summary
HF2726 HRD Summary
HF2742 HRD Summary
3.2.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF2726 – Written Testimony – Education Evolving
Memo to Education Communities and Interested Parties Re: Racism Incidents
MASSP-MSHSL Harassment Handout
3.7.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF2246 – Written Testimony – Idil Abdull

Monday, March 7, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 821EichornAfter-school community learning programs modifications; appropriation.
S.F. 3586ColemanFunding increase and appropriation for community education programming.
S.F. 3426DuckworthPermanent funding establishment and appropriation for the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
S.F. 3052CwodzinskiMenstrual products access provided by school districts requirement; operating capital revenue to fund school district purchases of menstrual products increase; appropriating money.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on their findings and recommendations related to MDE’s role in addressing the achievement gap.
HF3434 (Frazier) Ethnic studies requirement created, Ethnic Studies Task Force created, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 3434_A2
HF 3434_House Research Summary
HF 3434_Fiscal Note
Agenda
HF 3434_MN Ethnic Studies Coalition Letter of Support
HF 3434_Letters of Support
HF 3434_MFC_Letter of Opposition
OLA 03.08.2022 Report
OLA 03.08.2022 Report Summary
OLA Presentation
MDE OLA Report_Presentation

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:
HF3243 (Davnie) Computer science education foundational blueprint established to support statewide computer science education, task force required, and money appropriated.
HF2750 (Feist) Menstrual product access required from school districts, operating capital revenue increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 2750_A3
HF 3243_A1

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF3554 (Hassan); Alternative teacher preparation program grant eligibility modified, and money appropriated.
HF2920 (Howard); School board members employed by a school district maximum earnings increased.
HF2856 (Keeler); Requiring school observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day; establishing Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a state holiday and eliminating Christopher Columbus Day as a state holiday

Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

Committee Documents:
HF3554 – Written Testimony – PELSB
HF2856 – Written Testimony – Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons
Amendment H3260A1

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html
Agenda:
S.F. 3373DuckworthCambridge Assessment International Education inclusion in advanced placement and international baccalaureate program provisions authorization.
S.F. 3843ChamberlainRequiring elementary education teacher candidates to receive instruction in LETRS.
S.F. 3231ColemanMinnesota math corps enhanced funding permanency authorization.
S.F. 3173BighamSubstance misuse awareness and prevention education provision.

Thursday, March 10, 2022 10:30 AM
Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF917 (Sandstede) Transportation sparsity revenue percent updated.
HF3232 (Marquart) Education; operating capital formula building index average age eliminated, long-term facility maintenance revenue age index modified for school district adding square footage, and long-term facility maintenance revenue use flexibility authorized.
HF3224 (Huot) Education; long-term facility maintenance revenue increase, local optional revenue increased, enhanced debt service equalization aid provided for consolidating school districts, school district property taxes reduced, school formula equalization aid increased, and money appropriated.
HF3906 (Keeler) School property taxes reduced, and local optional revenue equalizing factor increased. BILL ADDED
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 917_A1
HF 3232_A1
HF 917_House Research Summary
HF 917_Supporting Document
HF 3224_House Research Summary
HF 3224_Letter of Support
HF 3232a1_House Research Summary
HF 3906_House Research Summary
Agenda_Updated
HF917_TransportationSparsitybaselinev917
HF3906_District by District

Week of February 28

Monday, February 28, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF3401 (Richardson); Education; prekindergarten through grade 12 including general education, education excellence, inclusive and welcoming schools, health and wellness, teachers, charter schools, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, career and technical education, postsecondary enrollment options, and graduation provisions modified; administrative updates and technical corrections made; and reports required.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF3401 – Written Testimony – MÂCHÉ
HF3401 – Written Testimony – Daniela Garcia
HF3401 – Written Testimony – MSPA
HF3401 HRD Summary
HF3401 MDE Presentation Slides
HF3251 – Written Testimony – MDS Board
2.28.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF3251 – Written Testimony – Kathleen McKenna
HF3251 HRD Summary
HF3251 – Written Testimony – Melissa Albert

Monday, February 28, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html
Agenda:
Teacher training for teaching Reading; PELSB, MACTE and the law.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF2669 (Morrison) Independent School District No. 112, Eastern Carver County Schools; lease levy authorized for a transportation hub.
HF2117 (Hanson, J) Independent School District No. 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage; fund transfer authorized.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Agenda
HF 2669_House Research Summary
HF 2669_Supporting Document
HF 2117_House Research Summary

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF1710 (Wolgamott) Regional public library system aid distribution modified, and money appropriated.
Joint briefing from MMB and MDE on February Budget and Economic Forecast
HF2949 (Feist) General education basic formula allowance linked to inflation rate, extended time revenue and local optional revenue linked to general education basic formula allowance, and money appropriated.
HF3727 (Wolgamott) Special education aid paid in current year portion increased, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

Committee Documents:
Agenda
HF 1710_House Research Summary
February 2022 Forecast Presentation 03.02.2022
HF 2949_House Research Summary
HF 2949_Supporting Document
HF 3727_House Research Summary

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Agenda:

HF1808 (Berg); School counselor provisions modified and mental illness training required, and report required.

HF3634 (Morrison); Student mental health screening required, student mental health support revenue created, and money appropriated.
HF3265 (Howard); School lead testing and remediation requirements modified, long-term facilities revenue modified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3655 (Jurgens); Substance misuse awareness and prevention education provided.

Committee Documents:
HF1808 Handout – What Do Licensed School Counselors Do?
HF1808 Handout – School Counselors Matter
HF1808 Handout – School-Counselor-to-Student Ratio
H1808A2 Amendment
HF3634 HRD Summary
HF3655 HRD Summary
H3655A1 Amendment
HF3634 – Written Testimony – NAMI
2.28.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF1808 HRD Summary
HF3265 HRD Summary
H3265A2 Amendment
3.2.2022 Education Policy Agenda

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.
Agenda:
S.F. 1252RosenState high school league governing board membership modification.
S.F. 1988LangEmergency medical training grants appropriation.
S.F. 3380ChamberlainSafe schools revenue program modification and appropriation.
S.F. 3341HousleyCalculation of early childhood family education revenue modification; administrative costs money transfer authorization.

Thursday, March 3, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:
HF1408 (Becker-Finn) Interpreter requirements modified.
HF2199 (Vang) Students in alternative program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2674 (Hansen, R) Property tax levy share lowered and state aid share of operating referendum revenue increased for qualifying special school districts, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed
*Agenda items may be added or removed

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF 1408_A2
HF 2199_A2
Agenda
HF 1408_Fiscal Note
HF 1408_House Research Summary
HF 2199_House Research Summary
HF 2674_House Research Summary
HF 2674_Supporting Document

Week of February 21

Monday, February 21, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF3260 (Hanson, J.) Education; malicious and sadistic conduct prohibited involving race, religion, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and sexual exploitation.
HF3378 (Berg) Student bullying policy provisions modified.

Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

Committee Documents:
2.16.2022 Minutes for Approval
HF3260 HRD Summary
HF3378 HRD Summary
HF3260/HF3378 – Written Testimony – Bill Whalen
HF3260/HF3378 Video Testimony – Payton
HF3260/HF3378 – Prior Lake/Savage Schools Reporting Form
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – V
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – Mya
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – Anneteke
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – Isa
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – Lakeville Parent
HF3260/HF3378 – Video Testimony – Bergen
HF3260/HF3378 – Written Testimony – Mani Sayes
2.21.2022 Education Policy Agenda

Monday, February 21, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others.The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html SF1525 was returned to the Committee. As the bill received a full hearing with public testimony last session, no additional testimony will be taken.
Agenda:
S.F. 1525ChamberlainEducation Savings Accounts for Students Act; appropriations.
S.F. 2011DuckworthIndependent School District # 191; Burnsville-Eagan-Savage fund transfer authorization.
S.F. 3107DuckworthSchool board members employed by a school district maximum earnings increase.
S.F. 362CwodzinskiHigh school graduation requirements to include personal finance.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF3587 (Vang) Full-service community school funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF786 (Lee) After-school community learning programs modified, report required, and money appropriated.
Pending referral HF1083 (Moller) Comprehensive school mental health service lead position established, and money appropriated.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

HF0786A3
HF1083A1
HF 3587_House Research Summary
HF 3587 MSBA Letter of Support
HF0786_House Research Summary
HF1083_House Research Summary
HF1083_AFSP stats
HF1083_survey principals
HF1083_survey safe learning
HF1083_UMN presentation
HF1083_1A_Fiscal Note

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Student achievement presentation, Dr. Karyn Lewis, Senior Research Scientist, Center for School and Student Progress, Northwest Evaluation Association
HF3088 (Acomb) Minnesota math corps enhanced funding made permanent.
HF3300 (Edelson) Language Essentials for Teaching of Reading and Spelling grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3344 (Wolgamott) Minnesota Science Teachers Association and Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
*Items may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

HF3344_A1
NWEA Presentation
Agenda
HF 3088_House Research Summary
HF 3088_Math Corp_Presentation
HF 3088_Supporting Document
HF 3300_House Research Summary
HF 3300 MDE_Presentation
HF 3300_Supporting Documents
HF 3300_Letters of Support
HF 3344_House Research Summary
HF3344 Written Testimony PELSB
HF 3344_Supporting Documents
HF 3344_Letters of Support
HF 3344_ARM Letter aof Support

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF3243 (Davnie); Computer science education foundational blueprint established to support statewide computer science education, task force required, and money appropriated.

HF550 (Jordan); Climate justice instruction required by school districts and charter schools.

HF3434 (Frazier); Ethnic studies requirement created, Ethnic Studies Task Force created, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.

Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

HF3243 – Written Testimony – TAC
HF3243 – 2021 State of Computer Science Education Handout
HF3243 – 2021 State of CSE: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy
HF3434 – Written Testimony – Berg-Wall
2.21.2022 Minutes for Approval
Amendment H0550DE1 (Jordan)
HF550 – Written Testimony – Michael May
HF3434 – Written Testimony – St. Paul Public School Board of Education
HF3243 – Written Testimony – CSforAll-MN

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others.The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html Agenda:S.F. 702-Chamberlain: School reading instruction requirements modification.

S.F. 3057-Chamberlain: Reading proficiency goal establishment; worlds best workforce temporary suspension.

S.F. 3164-Duckworth: Regional centers of excellence reorganization.

S.F. 2644-Coleman: Eastern Carver County Schools transportation hub lease levy authorization.

Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation from Live More Screen Less
HF3393 (Sandell) Minnesota Council on Economic Education permanent funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3290 (Daniels) Minnesota State Academies proceeds deposit of rental income modified.
*Items may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
LMSL DW Progress Report MN Legislature 1_15_22
LiveMore ScreenLess_Presentation
LMSL Supporting Documents
HF 3393_House Research Summary
HF 3393_Supporting Documents
HF 3290_House Research Summary
HF 3290-0 Completed FN
Agenda

Week of February 14

Monday, February 14, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF2750 (Feist); Menstrual product access required from school districts, and money appropriated.
HF1883 (Morrison): Schools required to maintain opiate antagonist supply.
HF224 (Quam); Schools required to maintain non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injector supply.
Additional items may be added to the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
HF2750 – Written Testimony – Legal Aid
2.9.2022 Minutes for Approval
Amendment H1883A1 (Morrison)
Amendment H2750A1 (Feist)
Amendment H1883A2 (Morrison) – For Reference Only
HF2750 HRD Summary
HF1883 HRD Summary
HF224 HRD Summary

Monday, February 14, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.

Agenda:
S.F. 2575GazelkaParental curriculum review provisions modifications.
S.F. 2666BensonClass syllabi for kindergarten through grade 12 classes requirement.
S.F. 2909EichornCurriculum transparency provision and parent’s right protection.
S.F. 2729ChamberlainSchool district board meetings and charter school board meetings changes.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF378 (Youakim) Paraprofessional paid orientation required, paraprofessional training funding provided.
HF2133 (Olson, L) Employee health insurance provided, non-licensed school personnel minimum starting salary increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided.
Presentation from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
A22 Amendment – HF 2133
A22 Amendment – HF 378
HF0378_House Research Summary
HF 378_Letter of Support
HF2133_House Research Summary
PELSB Teacher Shortage Presentation
HF378_Fiscal Note
Agenda_Updated

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation on the history of Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) Grant Program
Pending Referral HF3079 (Hassan) Increase Teachers of Color Act strengthened, teachers of color and American Indian teachers percentage increased, world’s best workforce requirements amended
Presentation from the organization Black Men Teach
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

Committee Documents:
H3079DE2
Agenda
Rep. Hassan Presentation_HF3079
HF3079_House Research Summary
ITCA Investments – Past, Approved & Proposed
ITCA Bill Summary, Purposes & Importance
House ED FINANCE Committee Members’ School District Demographics (2021)
FY2223 GYO Funding Requests
FY22 TMRG Award Summary
FY22 CUGMEC Award Summary
FY21 CUGMEC Grant Recipients
2020 CUGMEC Report Final Version
Letters of Support for HF 3079
MN Councils Joint Letter of Support for HF3079

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Agenda:

HF1083 (Moller); Comprehensive school mental health service lead position established, and money appropriated.

Additional items may be added to the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Amendment H1083DE1 (Moller)
HF1083 HRD Summary
HF1083 – Written Testimony – NAMI
HF1083 – Written Testimony – EdAllies
HF1083 AFSP Handout
HF1083 MASSP MESP Summary Handout
HF1083 WMCC Safe Learning Survey Summary Handout
HF1083 UMN Research Presentation Slides
HF1083 – Written Testimony – MSSWA
2.14.2022 Minutes for Approval
2.16.2022 Education Policy Agenda
HF1083 – Written Testimony – Mental Health MN
HF1083-1A Fiscal Note

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTubeThis hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html 

Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Informational hearing of Section 2 in the 1st Engrossment of HF1035 (Noor) Unemployment; eligibility appeal determination timeline modified.
*No formal action will be taken on this bill, no public testimony will be taken
**Other items may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:

HF1035_House Research Summary
Economic Policy Institute Presentation
Agenda

Week of February 7, 2022

Monday, February 7, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson
Agenda:
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Approval of the Minutes from February 2nd, 2022
III. HF2950 (Hassan) – Providing for educator support, crisis online learning, and a short-call substitute teacher pilot. Pending introduction.
IV. Adjournment
Additional items or bills may be added to the agenda.Any meeting documents will be posted on the Education Policy committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92006This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp*If you are interested in testifying before the committee, or are providing written testimony or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 5:00 PM on the last business day before the hearing (Friday, Feb 4).CA: Sydney.Spreck@house.mn
CLA: Isabel.Rolfes@house.mnThis remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Monday, February 7, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
Agenda:
Informational hearing on LiveMoreScreenLess and student mental health.

This hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html. Please note there is greatly reduced room capacity for viewing the hearing in-person, pursuant to the Senate COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation from MDE on the English language learner cross-subsidy
Presentation from the State Demographers office
HF2944 (Her) English learner programming funding increased.
HF1939 (Mariani) Increased basic education revenue required to be indexed to the English learner revenue, and English learner parent and community advisory council provided.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
**If a member of the public would like to testify on either bill please reach out to the CA, Sarah Burt, at the email address below by 6pm on Monday, February 7 to sign up. Please indicate in the subject line of your email which bill you will be testifying on. Written testimony is also accepted, please submit it by 6pm on Monday, February 7 to the CA email address.

CA: sarah.burt@house.mn
CLA: wilson.lee@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
State Demographer Presentation
MDE EL Cross Subsidy Presentation
House Research EL Revenue Review Document
HF 2944 House Research Summary
HF 2944 District by District
EL Cross Subsidy FY21 District by District
Worthington School District Presentation
CAAL_HF2944_Letter of Support
HF 1939 House Research Summary
SPPS_EL Data One Pager
CAPM_HF1939 and HF2944_Letter of Support
MACSA_HF2944 and HF1939_Letter of Support
PUC_HF2944 and HF1939_Letter of Support
Final Agenda
MSBA_HF294_Letter of Support

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation from MDE on special education cost drivers
HF2657 (Wolgamott) School district special education services fully funded.
HF2751 (Youakim) Special education tuition billing working group established.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
**If a member of the public would like to testify on either bill please reach out to the CA, Sarah Burt, at the email address below by 6pm on Tuesday, February 8 to sign up. Please indicate in the subject line of your email which bill you will be testifying on. Written testimony is also accepted, please submit it by 6pm on Tuesday, February 8 to the CA email address.

CA: sarah.burt@house.mn
CLA: wilson.lee@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
SPED Funding Presentation_MDE
FY 22 Forecast summary by LEA_MDE
SPED Funding Costs and Aids FY 2013 to 2025 – Nov 21_MDE
SPED Revenue Feb 2022_House Research
HF 2657_House Research Summary
HF 2657_Letter of Support

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

  Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF3079 (Hassan); Increase Teachers of Color Act strengthened, teachers of color and American Indian teachers percentage increased, world’s best workforce requirements amended, report required, and money appropriated.

HF2131 (Berg); Child abuse hotline number display and communication in schools provided.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 3:00 PM
Senate Education Finance and Policy

Chair: Sen. Roger C. Chamberlain
Hybrid hearing: Room 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Livestream YouTube
Agenda:
An informational hearing on LETRS and literacy. This hybrid committee hearing will be held in-person with remote participation available for members and others. The hearing may be viewed remotely at
https://www.senate.mn/media/media_coming_up.html.

Thursday, February 10, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation from MDE on the Governor’s Supplemental Budget Proposal
*This is an informational only hearing – no public testimony will be taken
**Items may be added to the agenda

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:

Week of February 4

Monday, February 14, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

HF2750 (Feist); Menstrual product access required from school districts, and money appropriated.
HF1883 (Morrison): Schools required to maintain opiate antagonist supply.
HF224 (Quam); Schools required to maintain non-patient-specific epinephrine auto-injector supply.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
Amendment H2759A1
HF2750 – Written Testimony – Legal Aid
2.9.2022 Minutes for Approval

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

HF378 (Youakim) Paraprofessional paid orientation required, paraprofessional training funding provided.
HF2133 (Olson, L) Employee health insurance provided, non-licensed school personnel minimum starting salary increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided.
Presentation from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Presentation on the history of Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) Grant Program
Pending Referral HF3079 (Hassan) Increase Teachers of Color Act strengthened, teachers of color and American Indian teachers percentage increased, world’s best workforce requirements amended
Presentation from the organization Black Men Teach
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Week of January 31, 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Youth Voices
*Informational only, no official action will be taken

Meeting documents will be posted on the Education Finance committee webpage: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92004

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01 and may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 1:00 PM
House Education Policy

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Ruth Richardson

Agenda:

I. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Approval of the Minutes from March 17, 2021
III. Introduction of New Staff
IV. Overview of Report on Trading Sex and Sexual Exploitation among High School Students
V. Adjournment
Additional items may be added to the agenda.

Any meeting documents will be posted on the Education Policy committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92006

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

*If you are interested in testifying before the committee, or are providing written testimony or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 5:00 PM on the last business day before the hearing (Tuesday, Feb 1).

CA: Sydney.Spreck@house.mn
CLA: Isabel.Rolfes@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Thursday, February 3, 2022 10:30 AM
House Education Finance

Location: Remote Hearing
Chair: Rep. Jim Davnie

Agenda:

Examining Student and Staff Mental Health Needs
Presentations from Minnesota Department of Education, National Alliance on Mental Illness MN and Education MN

*informational hearing only, no official action will be taken & other agenda items may be added

Meeting documents will be posted on the Education Finance committee webpage: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92004

CA: sarah.burt@house.mn
CLA: wilson.lee@house.mn

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01 and may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

Committee Documents:
MDE School Mental Health Presentation