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HF3072 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Literacy incentive aid program modified, new eligible uses for literacy aid established, literacy aid funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3186

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the literacy incentive aid program in Minnesota to better support reading proficiency and growth among students, particularly focusing on early grades and English learners. The bill aims to expand the uses of literacy aid and allocate additional funding for these efforts.

Main Provisions

  • Expanded Literacy Aid: The bill redefines literacy incentive aid to now include basic literacy aid, English learner literacy aid, and targeted literacy aid components.
  • Proficiency Aid: Schools will receive aid based on the proficiency of third-grade students on reading assessments, encouraging schools to focus on improving reading skills at early levels.
  • Growth Aid: Schools are also incented to focus on the growth of fourth-grade students’ reading skills, rewarding progress rather than just proficiency.
  • Eligible Uses for Aid: Funds can be used for:
    • Training teachers in evidence-based reading instruction.
    • Employing literacy leads and intervention specialists.
    • Procuring screening and monitoring tools for reading progress.
    • Costs associated with substitute teachers and stipends for teachers undergoing training.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Adjusted Funding Formulas: The bill introduces new formulas for calculating different components of literacy aid, including concentration factors based on the number of English learners and students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
  • Targets for Specific Populations: The bill addresses the needs of English learners and schools with high poverty concentration, providing additional support to these groups.
  • New Definitions and Criteria: Introduces new criteria such as medium and high growth measures to more effectively allocate resources where needed.

Relevant Terms

  • Literacy incentive aid
  • Proficiency aid
  • Growth aid
  • Evidence-based reading instruction
  • English learner
  • Targeted literacy aid
  • Free and reduced-price meals

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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        "Establishes new eligible uses for literacy aid.",
        "Introduces subdivisions detailing proficiency, growth, and targeted literacy aid."
      ],
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      "summary": "The bill modifies the literacy incentive aid program under section 124D.98.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to how literacy aid is calculated and distributed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.98",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill references definitions relating to English learners under section 124D.59, subdivision 2.",
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        "Clarification of English learner concentration factor calculations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "124D.59",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Details reporting requirements for local literacy plans."
      ],
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      "summary": "The bill modifies literacy plan submission requirements under section 120B.12, subdivision 4a.",
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        "Specifies new criteria for proficiency and growth aid eligibility."
      ]
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    "citation": "120B.12",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4a"
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      "added": [
        "Includes approved screeners, materials, training, and coaching for interventions."
      ],
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      "summary": "The reference to section 125A.56, subdivision 1, pertains to evidence-based reading interventions.",
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    "citation": "125A.56",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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