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HF31 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

School's compensatory revenue eligibility calculated on the basis of both direct certification and the application of education benefits, various education provisions modified, Compensatory Revenue Task Force established, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1357

AI Generated Summary

This bill, brought forth by the Minnesota House of Representatives, involves changes in education finance and teacher training requirements. Specifically, the bill aims to:

  1. Adjust how schools qualify for compensatory revenue by using both direct certification and the application of education benefits.
  2. Modify the percentage of compensatory revenue that must be spent at each site under certain circumstances.
  3. Establish a Compensatory Revenue Task Force to further address these financial allocations.
  4. Change professional development requirements for implementing the Read Act, which involves training for teachers and staff from kindergarten through grade 12 in evidence-based programs.
  5. Increase funds designated for teacher training, specifically for reading instruction and support.
  6. Allocate additional funding to the school unemployment aid account in the special revenue fund.
  7. Require reports on these changes and allocations.

The bill also states that districts must provide specific training for a variety of educational staff by certain deadlines, and grants an option to reduce instructional hours over two school years to facilitate this mandatory training. This proposal highlights the significant emphasis on enhancing educational quality through focused teacher training and adjusted financial management in schools.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows reduction of instructional hours for teacher training."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the instruction requirement for elementary students as defined in section 120A.05, subdivision 9.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which the instructional hours can be adjusted for professional development."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120A.41"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The section defines 'elementary school' for the purposes of instructional hours adjustment.",
      "modified": [
        "The definition is referenced to permit reduction of instructional hours for elementary schools."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120A.05, subdivision 9"
  }
]

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