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HF2353 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Health standards required to include organ donation education.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to require the inclusion of organ donation education in the health standards for Minnesota schools. This addition aims to educate students about the significance and process of organ donation.

Main Provisions

  • The bill mandates that organ donation education be incorporated as part of the mandatory health-related subjects taught within the Minnesota statewide standards.
  • Organ donation education is specifically targeted at students in the 9th grade.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill amends a previous law by adding a new requirement that organ donation education must be included in the learning expectations for health standards.
  • It expands on the current curriculum, which already includes education on topics such as CPR, vaping prevention, cannabis and substance use, sexually transmitted infections, and mental health.

Relevant Terms

organ donation, education standards, health education, curriculum, Minnesota schools, learning expectations

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Allows instruction in CPR and AED education in grades 7-12 according to section 120B.236.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "120B.236"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Allows instruction in vaping awareness for grades 6-8 as per section 120B.238 subdivision 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "120B.238"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Permits cannabis use education in grades 6-12 in accordance with section 120B.215.",
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    },
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Sets requirements for STI and disease education under section 121A.23.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "121A.23"
  }
]

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