St. Paul, MN – The National Conference on State Legislatures has appointed Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins) to serve as a vice chair on the NCSL’s Standing Committee on Education.
“I’m honored to be a part of an important, national conversation about how we can better meet the needs of our students,” said Rep. Youakim. “Collaborating with other state elected officials can help us deliver solutions that keep our kids thriving.”
The Committee educates Congress about state concerns and serves as a forum for state legislators and legislative staff to learn about and share information regarding initiatives in other states. The Education Committee has jurisdiction over a vast variety of education issues, including early childhood education, K-12 education and teachers, special education and higher education.
Rep. Youakim was appointed Chair of the House Education Committee in 2023-2024 and led efforts to protect ongoing funding to meet inflation in future years. Under her leadership, House DFLers delivered free breakfast and lunch for all Minnesota students, more mental health support, and strong investments in reading and literacy programs. She helped navigate complex issues in the nation’s only tied state House and protected these priorities despite GOP attempts to dismantle them.
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