SF1355 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Healthy aging and dementia education provided by school encouragement provision
Related bill: HF2487
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 1355 is a proposed legislative bill in Minnesota that encourages schools to provide instruction about healthy aging and dementia to students in grades 6 through 12. This education is to be incorporated into the existing curriculum or activities in accordance with local health standards. By July 1, 2026, and every two years thereafter, the education commissioner, in collaboration with the health commissioner and dementia advocacy groups, will be required to supply schools with appropriate educational resources. These resources will cover topics like maintaining brain health, understanding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and learning about caring for elderly individuals with cognitive impairments.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added |