Legislative Update
Hello friends,
We are moving quickly through the legislative session as key committee deadlines approach at the Capitol. These deadlines are an important milestone that help narrow down which bills remain in play for the remainder of session. Over the past few weeks, committees have been working long hours hearing bills, taking testimony, and advancing priorities. There is still a lot of work ahead, but I remain committed to key priorities which I have outlined in my Mueller Minute video below. I will continue working to advance practical solutions and keep you updated as we move closer to the finish line.
Updates from the Capitol
My bills:
HF3421 - Early literacy field experience required for teacher candidates providing early literacy instruction, rulemaking required, and money appropriated. Was heard in Education Policy on 03/10 and was laid over.
HF3489 - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established. Heard in Education Policy on 02/24 and sent to Public Safety. Passed Public Safety unanimously and is heading to Children and Families next. Had a hearing in Education Finance on 03/24 and was sent on to Ways and Means.
HF3490 & HF3491 - Scholarship-granting organizations authorized. HF3490 was heard in Education Finance and laid over for future consideration. Was brought up again and voted down on party lines.
HF3492 - Commissioner of education authorized to award school safety facility grants to schools to enhance safety for students and staff. Heard in Education Finance and laid over for consideration at a later date.
HF3493 - Safe schools revenue increased; safe schools revenue available to charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools made. Heard in Education Finance and laid over for consideration at a later date.
HF3495 - School safety grant eligibility expanded to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools.
HF3550 - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards. Heard in Education Policy on 03/25 and voted down along party lines.
HF3597 - Certain S corporations exempted from the paid leave program. Heard in Labor Committee on 03/18 and voted down by the DFL Committee members.
HF3650 - Student career pathways framework established, and report required. Heard in Workforce on 02/26 and sent to Education Finance. Had a bill hearing on 03/24 in Education Finance and was laid over.
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