HF2353 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Health standards required to include organ donation education.
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota's existing education laws to require the inclusion of organ donation education in the statewide health standards. Specifically, it mandates that students in grade 9 receive education on organ donation. This addition expands the list of required health-related subjects, which already includes:
- CPR and AED education (grades 7-12)
- Vaping awareness and prevention (grades 6-8)
- Substance use and cannabis education (grades 6-12)
- Sexually transmitted infections and diseases education
- Mental health education (grades 4-12)
The bill, authored by Representatives Norris and Gander, was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education Policy for review.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Citations
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