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HF3287 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Open Meeting Law; classification of school district superintendent and school principal applicant data as private authorized, and closed meetings for school district superintendent and school principal interviews authorized.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to protect the privacy of applicants for key positions in the education sector, specifically for school district superintendents and school principals, by allowing certain applicant data to be classified as private.

Main Provisions

  • Applicant Data Privacy: The bill amends existing statutes to temporarily classify data about applicants for the positions of school district superintendent and school principal as private. This means that details such as names, job history, and other personal information won't be publicly disclosed during the hiring process.

  • Closed Meetings for Interviews: This legislation authorizes school boards to conduct closed meetings when interviewing candidates for the positions of superintendent and principal. The purpose is to maintain confidentiality during the selection process.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024 sections 13.43 and 13D.05, affecting how applicant data is treated under the Open Meeting Law and data privacy laws. Specifically, it provides an exception to the general rule that certain applicant information is public by allowing the classification of data related to superintendent and principal applicants as private.

Relevant Terms

  • Open Meeting Law
  • Data privacy
  • School district superintendent
  • School principal
  • Closed meetings

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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      "added": [
        "Allows classification of personnel data as private for superintendent and principal positions at certain stages."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the classification of applicant data for government employment, including positions such as school district superintendents and school principals under section 13.43.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies conditions under which applicant data becomes public."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.43",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for closed meetings during certain interviews."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to section 13D.05 modify open meeting law provisions relating to school superintendent and principal interviews.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13D.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]

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