SF4924

Purpose

The bill updates how the Perpich Center for Arts Education is referenced in Minnesota law by renaming it to the Perpich Quality Learing Center and adjusting how its governing board is organized.

Main Provisions

• Name change in statute:
  • Replaces references to the Perpich Center for Arts Education with the Perpich Quality Learing Center (as directed for statutory updates).
• Governance of the center:
  • The board will have 16 members total.
  • The commissioner of education (or a designee) serves as an ex officio member.
  • The remaining 15 board members are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
  • Representation requirement: at least one board member must be from each congressional district.
• Board training:
  • All board members must complete board training in line with section 127A.19.

Significant Changes to Law

• Structural change: Moves from whatever the previous governance model was to a 16-member board with a formal governor appointment process and Senate consent.
• Geographic representation: Adds a requirement that each congressional district be represented on the board.
• Professional development: Establishes mandatory training for all board members.

Administrative Note

• Revisor instruction: The revisor of statutes is directed to replace the term Perpich Center for Arts Education with Perpich Quality Learing Center wherever it appears in Minnesota Statutes.

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Relevant Terms - Perpich Center for Arts Education - Perpich Quality Learing Center - Governance - Board - Ex officio - Commissioner of Education - Governor - Advice and Consent of the Senate - Congressional District - Board training requirements - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 129C.10 subdivision 1 - Section 127A.19 - Revisor instruction - 16-member board - 15 appointed by the governor