HF1543 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Literacy interventions grant provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF364

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This bill proposes an appropriation from Minnesota's general fund to the Department of Education to provide a grant to the Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota. The grant, totaling $450,000 per year, is intended to support literacy interventions for students reading below grade level in public schools where a majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Key provisions of the bill: - Funds must be used for tutor training and compensation, curricular materials, program delivery, and administration. - The Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota is required to submit an annual report to the legislature by January 15 of each year until 2028, detailing how the grant funds were used and measuring progress in student literacy proficiency.

The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representatives Hicks, Mueller, Clardy, and Virnig, and was referred to the Committee on Education Finance for further consideration.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Finance