March 7, 2021
New Teacher Licensure Requirements Reviewed
House lawmakers reviewed and debated some controversial bills this past week, including a new set…
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March 7, 2021
First Bill Deadline Brings Activity in House
The House Education Policy Committee is expected to roll-out an omnibus education policy bill this…
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February 27, 2021
Minnesota Budget Forecast Improves with $1.6 Billion Projected Surplus
Minnesota's budget forecast and outlook have improved significantly since November with a larger surplus expected…
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February 26, 2021
Equity in Education Conversations in Senate
Continuing the conversation on equity in education, the Senate heard bills aimed at diversifying and supporting…
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February 26, 2021
E-12 Lawmakers Review Details of Governor’s Plan, State Proposal
The House Education Policy and Finance committees spent the bulk of their time in the…
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February 20, 2021
Screen Time, Safe Schools Revenue Focus in Senate
Screen time, mental health and the wellbeing of students became the focus of Minnesota Senators…
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February 19, 2021
A Look at 4 New Education Bills in the House
E-12 leaders in the Minnesota House introduced a series of bills in committee this past…
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February 19, 2021
Governor’s Package on Summer Recovery, Enrollment Aid for Schools
Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) are hoping school leaders, community…
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February 17, 2021
Gov. Walz Announces Middle, High School Students May Return to Buildings
Gov. Tim Walz announced plans today to have middle and high school students return to…
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February 13, 2021
House Lawmakers Shift Conversation with New Bills
Since the start of the legislative session, the conversation in Minnesota House Education committees has…
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February 12, 2021
Legislative Proposal to Eliminate Governor’s Power to Close Schools
A bill to eliminate the governor's power to close schools is progressing in the Senate.…
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February 11, 2021
Lawmakers Debate Social Studies Standards
The Senate Education Policy and Finance Committee dove into the contentious social studies standards on…
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