SF1844

Purpose

This bill provides state funding to support a survey of Minnesota principals. It allocates money for a grant to a university research center to develop, run, and analyze the 2026 Minnesota principals survey, with results shared publicly and reported to lawmakers.

Main Provisions

• Funding and recipient:
  • An appropriation from the general fund is made to the Department of Education to fund a grant to the University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) for the 2026 Minnesota principals survey.
• Conduct and analysis:
  • CAREI will develop, administer, and analyze the 2026 Minnesota principals survey.
• Public posting and reporting:
  • CAREI must post the survey results on its website.
  • CAREI must file a report as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.
  • CAREI must provide the report to the chairs and ranking minority leaders of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over education.
  • The required report must be submitted by January 15, 2027.
• Funding controls:
  • Up to 5% of the appropriation may be used for grant management.
• Time limits:
  • The appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.

Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not change education policy or statutes directly. It creates new funding for a specific research project (the 2026 principals survey) and adds related reporting and transparency requirements (public posting of results and a formal report to legislative leaders).

Impact and Rationale

• Provides data on Minnesota principals to inform education policy and decisions.
• Increases transparency by requiring public posting of results and a formal report to lawmakers.
• Establishes a clear timeline for completion and reporting, aiding accountability.

Timeline Highlights

• Survey year: 2026
• Public posting: after completion (by CAREI)
• Report due: January 15, 2027
• Availability of funds ends: June 30, 2027

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Department of Education - grant - Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement - CAREI - University of Minnesota - Minnesota principals survey - 2026 Minnesota principals survey - development - administration - analysis - post results - website - Minnesota Statutes - section 3.195 - chairs - ranking minority leaders - legislative committees with jurisdiction over education - January 15, 2027 - grant management - June 30, 2027