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FIFTY THIRD MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 9, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTY THIRD MEETING
MN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY SECOND SESSION

EDUCATION FINANCE
MINUTES

Representative Julie Sandstede, Chair of the Education Finance Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 10:30am on March 9, 2022, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcasted via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
DAVNIE, Jim
SANDSTEDE, Julie
KRESHA, Ron
BENNETT, Peggy
DEMUTH, Lisa
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ERICKSON, Sondra
FEIST, Sandra
JORDAN, Sydney
MARQUART, Paul
MUELLER, Patricia
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THOMPSON, John
WOLGAMOTT, Dan
XIONG, Tou
YOUAKIM, Cheryl

Members excused:
DANIELS, Brian

A quorum was present.

Rep. Marquart moved that the minutes from March 8, 2022, be approved. Motion prevailed.

HF 3243 (Rep. Davnie) - Statewide computer science education foundational blueprint and task force.

Chair Davnie moved that HF 3243 be presented before the committee; be laid over for further consideration and possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill.

Vice-Chair Sandstede moved that the A1 author’s amendment to HF 3243 be presented to and adopted by the committee. A voice vote was taken. Motion prevailed; the amendment was adopted.

Chair Davnie presented HF3243, as amended.

Chair Davnie renewed the motion to lay over HF 3243, as amended, for possible inclusion or for further consideration at a later date.

Chair Davnie assumed the gavel at 10:51am.

HF 2750 (Rep. Feist) - Menstrual product access required from school district; money appropriated.

Rep. Feist moved that HF 2750 be presented before the committee; be laid over for further consideration and possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill.

Rep. Feist moved that the A3 author’s amendment to HF 2750 be presented to and adopted by the committee. A voice vote was taken. Motion prevailed; the amendment was adopted.

Rep. Feist presented HF 2750, as amended.

Rep. Feist renewed the motion to lay over HF 2750, as amended, for possible inclusion or for further consideration at a later date.

Testifiers:
Amy Roberts, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Code.org
Jennifer Rosato, Director & CIS Assistant Professor, CS(Computer Science) for All
Jeff Tollefson, President & CEO, Minnesota Technology Association
Pa Vang, Park Center Senior High, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options at North Hennepin Community College
Elif Ozturk, Sophomore, Hopkins High School
Taubie Sanders, Senior, Hopkins High School
Evelyn Gore, Senior, Eagan High School
Tori Robarge, Student Advocate, Eagan High School
Dr. Thomas Stinson, Registered Nurse & Licensed School Nurse, Harding High School
Karlyn D'averill, Licensed School Nurse, Intermediate District 287
Dani Clausen, Retired Educator & Curriculum Director, Alexandria
Dr. Sharon McNamara, LP & President-Elect, Minnesota Psychological Association


The meeting of the Education Finance Committee was adjourned 11:17am.


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Representative Jim Davnie, Chair

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Wilson Lee, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF2750 (Feist) - Menstrual product access required from school districts, operating capital revenue increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated.
  • HF3243 (Davnie) - Computer science education foundational blueprint established to support statewide computer science education, task force required, and money appropriated.
House TV Video:
View Archive

02:54 - HF3243 (Davnie) Computer science education foundational blueprint established to support statewide computer science education, task force required, and money appropriated.
20:42 - HF2750 (Feist) Menstrual product access required from school districts, operating capital revenue increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated.
Runs 48 minutes.


HF 3243 (Davnie) Computer science education foundational blueprint established to support statewide computer science education, task force required, and money appropriated.
HF 2750 (Feist) Menstrual product access required from school districts, operating capital revenue increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated.
*Agenda items may be added or removed

**If a member of the public would like to testify on any of these bills please reach out to the CA, Sarah Burt, at the email address below by 6pm on Tuesday, March 8 to sign up. Please indicate in the subject line of your email which bill you will be testifying on. Written testimony is also accepted, please submit it by 6pm on Tuesday, March 8 to the CA email address. Direct your attention to the written testimony template that has been posted under committee documents.

CA: sarah.burt@house.mn
CLA: wilson.lee@house.mn

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