HF2899 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Fully funded summer school program created, voluntary integration and inclusion program established, voluntary metro-wide intersdistrict integration program established, diverse magnet school program established, minimum pay for teachers required, and money appropriated.
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill focuses on enhancing education by creating new programs and updating existing ones to improve inclusivity, performance, and teacher support within Minnesota's educational system. It aims to allocate necessary funding and establish clear guidelines for these improvements.
Main Provisions
Summer School Program: The bill establishes a fully funded summer school initiative, designed to support students by providing additional learning opportunities outside the regular school year.
Voluntary Integration and Inclusion Program: It proposes voluntary programs to foster integration and inclusion among different school districts and through diverse magnet school programs.
Credit Recovery Pilot Program: A credit recovery program is set to be piloted to help students catch up on credits needed for graduation.
Teacher Support: The bill requires minimum pay for teachers to ensure they are adequately compensated and mandates the use of evidence-based strategies in teaching. It also emphasizes the importance of a family information system to engage parents.
Eligibility Expansion for Graduation Incentives: It amends the criteria for students eligible for the graduation incentives program, now including more categories such as those who are behind in coursework, pregnant or parenting, substance abuse affected, expelled, homeless, or eligible for free/reduced-price meals.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
Eligibility for Educational Programs: The bill amends existing statutes to widen the range of students eligible for specific educational programs, particularly accommodating students with language barriers or those requiring additional support due to economic or social challenges.
Statute and Rule Repeal: Certain sections of Minnesota Statutes and Rules related to education are repealed to make way for the newly established programs and standards.
Relevant Terms
- Summer school program
- Integration and inclusion
- Magnet school program
- Credit recovery
- Graduation incentives
- Evidence-based strategies
- Teacher minimum pay
- Eligible pupils
- English learner
- Free or reduced-price meals
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
Citations
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