HF2327 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Access to culturally inclusive learning environments protected.
Related bill: SF2436
AI Generated Summary
This bill, H.F. No. 2327, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, aims to protect access to culturally inclusive learning environments in schools. It prohibits school districts from banning, removing, or restricting culturally relevant resources or displays solely based on their viewpoints, messages, ideas, or opinions.
Key aspects of the bill include:
- Definition of Culturally Relevant Resources: These are non-curricular materials in classroom spaces that reflect the diversity of student and community cultures.
- School Districts and Boards: The bill applies to public school districts, including charter schools, and defines the governing school board responsible for policy implementation.
- Limitations: While ensuring access to culturally inclusive materials, the bill allows school boards to restrict resources for practical reasons, such as space limits, pedagogical concerns (such as age-appropriate content), or legal compliance.
- Parental Rights: It does not override the right of parents, guardians, or adult students to review instructional materials under existing Minnesota law.
- Protection for Educators: School boards are prohibited from discriminating against or disciplining employees for complying with this law.
In summary, the bill seeks to protect the presence of diverse cultural resources in schools while allowing school boards to exercise discretion for practical and educational purposes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added |