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SF2770 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Gifted and talented programs and services requirements modifications provision, certain gifted and talented program data reported by the commissioner requirement, gifted and talented programs and services revenue increase provision, and appropriation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance the educational experience for gifted and talented students in Minnesota by establishing clear requirements and procedures for their identification, instruction, and acceleration. It seeks to ensure that these programs are inclusive and effectively managed.

Main Provisions

  • Identification and Assessment: School districts are required to identify gifted and talented students using universal screening in targeted grades, at least twice by the end of grade 5. Approved screening tools must be employed from the 2027-2028 school year onwards.

  • Guidelines and Procedures: Schools must adopt guidelines for assessing and identifying students for participation in gifted and talented programs. The criteria must be inclusive and sensitive to underrepresented groups such as low-income, minority, twice-exceptional, and English learners.

  • Academic Acceleration: Districts must provide procedures for the academic acceleration of gifted students, including assessments of readiness and matching curriculum complexity. This includes single subject acceleration and whole grade advancement based on proficiency and social-emotional maturity.

  • Early Admission: Procedures must be in place for early admission to kindergarten or first grade for gifted learners.

  • Professional Development: Staff involved in these programs must receive regular professional development, which will be kept up to date with current research and practices.

  • Program Evaluation: School districts are required to evaluate their gifted and talented programs at least twice annually, gathering feedback from students, parents, and teachers.

  • Reporting: Expenditure reports for gifted and talented programs must be submitted to the commissioner as specified.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Districts must implement universal screening for gifted and talented students and establish detailed procedures for their academic advancement.
  • Inclusion of underrepresented groups in programs has been emphasized.
  • Introduction of a formal requirement for professional development and regular evaluation of program effectiveness.

Relevant Terms

gifted and talented programs, universal screening, academic acceleration, early admission, underrepresented groups, professional development, program evaluation, curriculum complexity, single subject acceleration, grade acceleration

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires universal screening and assessments for underrepresented groups."
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      "summary": "This section involves using guidelines for assessing and identifying students for participation in gifted and talented programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Changed from optional to required assessment procedures."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120B.11",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2 clause 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Encourages integration with multitiered support systems."
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      "summary": "This subdivision refers to procedures for early admission to kindergarten or first grade for gifted and talented learners.",
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    },
    "citation": "124D.02",
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  }
]

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