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SF1740 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Omnibus Education policy provisions

Related bill: HF1306

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to make comprehensive changes to the education policies governing kindergarten through 12th-grade education in Minnesota. It revises and updates provisions related to general education, charter schools, special education, school nutrition, school facilities, and interactions with state agencies. Additionally, it requires a report to ensure transparency and accountability.

Main Provisions

  • General Education and Attendance: It allows parents to apply for exemptions from school attendance for various legitimate reasons such as illness, family emergencies, military service, and religious instruction. It also introduces the possibility for parents to choose between full-day and half-day kindergarten programs without penalties.
  • Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities: Students participating in activities during school hours will be considered present, to encourage broader student engagement without affecting attendance records.
  • Charter Schools and Education Excellence: Updates are made to policies related to charter schools, emphasizing excellence in education.
  • Read Act and Special Education: Modifications to current statutes are included to improve educational outcomes in reading and support for special education programs.
  • School Facilities and Nutrition: Changes emphasize improvements and updates in school infrastructures, with a focus on providing nutritious meals.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Modifications are made to several sections of Minnesota Statutes, including statutory updates to attendance policies and procedures, allowing more flexibility for parents and school districts.
  • There's a provision for alternative educational programs and exemptions from standard attendance requirements.
  • The bill proposes repealing certain outdated statutes to streamline and modernize educational governance.

Relevant Terms

education policy, kindergarten, general education, charter schools, Read Act, special education, school nutrition, school facilities, homeschooling, cocurricular activities, extracurricular activities, attendance policy, religious instruction, truancy, school exemptions

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred for comparison
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionBills not identical, SF substituted on General Register
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
May 01, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House with amendment
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House with amendment
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate not concur, conference committee of 5 requested
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 17, 2025SenateFloorActionSenate conferees
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse accedes, conference committee of 4 to be appointed
May 17, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse conferees
May 18, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
May 18, 2025SenateFloorActionHouse conferees
SenateNoteActionJoint rule 3.02, conference committee discharged
SenateFloorActionLaid on table
SenateNoteActionSee

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the provisions under which certain political contributions are restricted under section 10A.071, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies conditions and limits on gifts by lobbyists."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "10A.071",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional protections for student information shared with third-party vendors."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates privacy provisions related to student records under section 13.32, subdivision 5.",
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    "citation": "13.32",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision addressing data collection methods."
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      "summary": "This bill amends section 13.03 by adding a new subdivision relevant to governmental data practices.",
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    "citation": "13.03",
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of virtual events within extracurricular activities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Excludes specific types of external contests."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill references section 123B.49, subdivisions 3 and 4, defining cocurricular and extracurricular activities.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "123B.49",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 3 and 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New criteria for absence due to telehealth treatment."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous limits on religious instruction during school hours."
      ],
      "summary": "This legislation amends excusal requirements for compulsory school attendance under section 120A.22.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to excusal for extracurricular participation."
      ]
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    "citation": "120A.22",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 12 and 13"
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Progress through the legislative process

50%
Passed Chamber

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