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Education Policy

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Education Policy

3/10/2026
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READ Act Implementation Update
- Minnesota Department of Education
- Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB)
- Local Perspectives

Evidence-Based Math Discussion
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- Minnesota Math Corps

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on HF 3421 should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Bills Added:
HF3421 (Clardy) - Early literacy field experience required for teacher candidates providing early literacy instruction, and rulemaking required.
Attachments:
PELSB READ Act Presentation (2026).pdf (3/9/2026)
Evidence_Based Math Slides MN Mar 2026.pdf (3/9/2026)
HF3421-0 Language.pdf (3/9/2026)
HF3421 - House Research.pdf (3/9/2026)
H3421A2 (Author).pdf (3/9/2026)
READ Act Implementation Update March 2026 FINAL.pdf (3/10/2026)
MCTM Evidence-Based Math Instruction.pdf (3/10/2026)
HF3421 - Public Testimony Documents.pdf (3/10/2026)

Education Policy

3/4/2026
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HF3776 (Sencer-Mura) - Screen time prohibited for children in preschool and kindergarten.

HF3557 (Kraft) - Climate literacy seal established, and report required.
Minnesota Department of Education - COMPASS Attendance Presentation

HF3585 (Keeler) - Interagency Council on Student Attendance established, report required, and money appropriated.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

For more information, including Committee Documents: Education Policy Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify may do so in the following two ways:
1) In-person - Email wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and jody.withers@house.mn.gov with your full name (unless minor then first name), job title or status in relation to the testimony, organization city or school representing, an email, referencing House bill number and For or Against Position.
2) Written testimony/Handouts: Follow the format here and email the PDF version to wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3pm Tuesday, March 3rd.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments to the CAs at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3pm Tuesday, March 3rd.
Bills Added:
HF3557 (Kraft) - Climate literacy seal established, and report required.
HF3585 (Keeler) - Interagency Council on Student Attendance established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3776 (Sencer-Mura) - Screen time prohibited for children in preschool and kindergarten.
Attachments:
HF3776 Bill Language.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3776 House Research Summary.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3776 Written Testimony-combined.pdf (3/3/2026)
H3776A2.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3557 Bill Language.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3557 House Research Summary.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3557 Written Testimony.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3585 Bill Language.pdf (3/3/2026)
HF3585 House Research Summary.pdf (3/3/2026)
H3585A1.pdf (3/3/2026)
MDE-Kindergarten-Chronic Absenteeism - Investigation-Findings-Report-Summary.pdf (3/3/2026)
Ed Policy Agenda 3.4.26.pdf (3/4/2026)
MDE Presentation on COMPASS - House Ed Policy 03.04.26.pdf (3/4/2026)
EdPolicy_Minutes_03.03.2026.pdf (3/4/2026)

Education Policy

3/3/2026
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Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
- Educator Licensing Overview
- Current and Anticipated Rulemaking Overview
- Teacher Preparation Program Overview

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the posted bill language should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 2, 2026. Bill testimony may be limited based on time available for bill presentation and member discussion.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on March 2, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF3635 (Hill) - Interstate teacher mobility compact established.
HF3638 (Hill) - Provisions for educator licensing and standards modified, rulemaking authority for paraprofessional credentials modified, additional data sharing agreements provided, professional development requirements for mental health modified, and appropriation extended.
Attachments:
PELSB Updates Presentation (2026).pdf (3/2/2026)
FY25 PELSB at a Glance.pdf (3/2/2026)
CP113-Clinincal Experience for Teacher Candidates.pdf (3/2/2026)
CP113 Mueller.cp.pdf (3/2/2026)
HF3635-0.pdf (3/2/2026)
HF3635-Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2026)
ITMC-Overview.pdf (3/2/2026)
HF3638-0.pdf (3/2/2026)
HF3638-Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2026)
Bill Walk Through Presentation (PELSB 2026).pdf (3/2/2026)
HF 3635 and HF 3638 Testimony.pdf (3/2/2026)

Education Policy

2/25/2026
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HF3409 (Sencer-Mura) - Denial of an education based on immigration status prohibited, and civil cause of action provided when right to education is denied based on immigration status.

Current State of Gun Violence in Schools - Sandy Hook Presentation.

HF3487 (Rehrauer) - Anonymous threat reporting systems required, and report required.

HF3401 (Greene) - Circumstances when firearms are permitted on school property modified, and uniform storage requirements for firearms permitted on school property established.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

For more information, including Committee Documents: Education Policy Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF3409 (Sencer-Mura) - Denial of an education based on immigration status prohibited, and civil cause of action provided when right to education is denied based on immigration status.
HF3487 (Rehrauer) - Anonymous threat reporting systems required, and report required.
HF3401 (Greene) - Circumstances when firearms are permitted on school property modified, and uniform storage requirements for firearms permitted on school property established.
Attachments:
HF3409 Bill Language.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3409 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2026)
H3409DE1.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3409 Written Testimony.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3487 Bill Language.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3487 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2026)
H3487A2.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3401 Bill Language.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3401 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2026)
H3401DE1.pdf (2/24/2026)
SandyHookPromise_GunViolenceInSchools&SafetyResponses_Feb.25.26.pdf (2/24/2026)
HF3401 Written Testimony.pdf (2/24/2026)
Ed Policy Agenda 2.25.26.pdf (2/24/2026)

Education Policy

2/24/2026
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Presentations by Minnesota Department of Education

- Proposed Statewide Health Standards

- Implementation of Social Studies Standards & Ethnic Studies Course Offering

Bills for Consideration:
HF3489 (Bennett) - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established.

HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the posted bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026. Testimony on the MDE presentations will be limited and at the discretion of the Co-Chair holding the gavel.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Bills Added:
HF3489 (Bennett) - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established.
HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.
Attachments:
House Research_Academic Standards.pdf (2/23/2026)
2025 Health Education Standards Commissioner Approved.pdf (2/23/2026)
2021 Minnesota K12 Academic Standards in Social Studies FINAL.pdf (2/23/2026)
MDE Presentation on Health and Social Studies Standards House Education Policy 02.24.26.pdf (2/23/2026)
HF3489-0.pdf (2/23/2026)
HF3489-Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2026)
H3489A1 (Author).pdf (2/23/2026)
HF3550-0.pdf (2/23/2026)
HF3550-Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2026)
H3550A1 (Author).pdf (2/23/2026)
HF3550 - Public Testimony Documents.pdf (2/24/2026)
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