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Education Policy

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Education Policy

6/30/2020
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Joint informational hearing of the Education Policy Committee and Education Finance Division that will focus on distance learning and the 2020/2021 school year.

This hearing will highlight the voices of public school administrators, principals, school board members and the Minnesota Department of Education about their experiences with distance learning.

Speaking slots have already filled, but if you would like to submit written comments, please email them to alyssa.fritz@house.mn by noon on Monday, June 29.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Attachments:
Agenda_Ed Policy and Ed Finance Joint Hearing_June 30 2020.pdf (6/29/2020)
Compilation of School Board Member and Administrator Letters.pdf (6/29/2020)
MN Ed. Committe Distance Learning Plans_063020.pdf (6/30/2020)
MDE Parent Survey Link.pdf (6/30/2020)

Education Policy

6/25/2020
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Joint informational hearing of the Education Policy Committee and Education Finance Division that will focus on distance learning and the 2020/2021 school year.

This hearing will highlight the voices of teachers, counselors, social workers, school nurses, transportation operators, & early education teachers who are supporting public school communities during distance learning.

Speaking slots have already filled, but if you would like to submit written comments, please email them to sarah.burt@house.mn by noon on Wednesday, June 24.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Attachments:
6.25.2020 Ed Finance Remote Hearing Agenda.pdf (6/24/2020)
Bus Operator Roadmap Memo.pdf (6/24/2020)
NAMI Letter.pdf (6/24/2020)
Combined Teacher Written Testimony.pdf (6/24/2020)
SEIU 284 How to Safely Create the New Normal for Minnesota's Schools.pdf (6/24/2020)

Education Policy

6/24/2020
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Joint informational hearing of the Education Policy Committee and Education Finance Division that will focus on distance learning and the 2020/2021 school year.

This hearing will highlight the voices of students, parents, our state ethnic councils and community organizations that are supporting communities during distance learning.

Speaking slots have already filled, but if you would like to submit written comments, please email them to alyssa.fritz@house.mn by noon on Tuesday, June 23.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Attachments:
Agenda_Ed Policy and Ed Finance Joint Hearing_June 24 2020.pdf (6/23/2020)
2020_June_MCLA_Distance Learning Survey.pdf (6/24/2020)
06.23.2020 ACLU-MN Written Testimony on Student Data Privacy.pdf (6/24/2020)
ECMECC Written Testimony_Marc Johnson.pdf (6/24/2020)
ECMECC Comments Categories Summary - Comments without District.pdf (6/24/2020)
ECMECC Distance Learning & Technology Family Survey (May 2020).pdf (6/24/2020)
EPC COVID Report.pdf (6/24/2020)
MBP EDU_ltr to House Edu Finance_62320.pdf (6/24/2020)
Minnesota PTA Written Testimony 6_24_20 Final.pdf (6/24/2020)
Multicultural Autism Action Network Letter.pdf (6/24/2020)
Written Testimony from 155 Reopen MN Schools Members.pdf (6/24/2020)
Youthprise June 24 Written Testimony.pdf (6/24/2020)

Education Policy

6/16/2020
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Agenda:
HF 36 (Kunesh-Podein): General education provisions modified.

HF 33 (Youakim): Pre-K through grade 12 education policy changes made including general education, education excellence, teacher licensing, health and safety, special education, and early childhood education; and report changes made.

BILL ADDED:
HF18 (Jurgens): School meal policy provisions modified.


Additional agenda items may be added.

Public Viewing:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/

Hearing Notes:
Public testimony was taken during the regular session on all provisions in HF 33, HF 18 and the majority of provisions in HF 36. Written testimony will still be accepted on all bills and limited oral testimony will be taken on the following provisions in HF 36 that had less opportunity for testimony during the regular session: Article 2 Sections 2, 5-16 and Article 6. Please plan to keep comments under 2 minutes. To submit written comments or request to testify, email Alyssa Fritz at alyssa.fritz@house.mn by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16.

The deadline for members to submit amendments to the Committee Administrator is 5 PM on Monday, June 15.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm


If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF36 (Kunesh-Podein) - General education, education excellence, teachers, Department of Education housekeeping, nutrition, and early childhood education provided.
HF33 (Youakim) - Pre-K through grade 12 education policy changes made including general education, education excellence, teacher licensing, health and safety, special education, and early childhood education; and report changes made.
HF18 (Jurgens) - School meal policy provisions modified.
Attachments:
Agenda_Ed Policy_6.16.20.pdf (6/16/2020)
1SS-H0036A1.pdf (6/16/2020)
HF0018 House Research Summary.pdf (6/16/2020)
HF0033 House Research Summary.pdf (6/16/2020)
HF0036 House Research Summary.pdf (6/16/2020)
Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs Letter of Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
Coalition to Increase TOCAIT Letter Supporting HF36.pdf (6/16/2020)
National Congress of American Indians Letter Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
Dr. Michael Rodriguez Social-Emotional Learning Testimony.pdf (6/16/2020)
Minnesota Legal Aid Letter.pdf (6/16/2020)
Solutions Not Suspensions Letter.pdf (6/16/2020)
Stephanie Proper Written Testimony.pdf (6/16/2020)
SEIU Local 284 Meal Debt Shaming Letter of Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
MN PTA Letter of Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
MN Association of Charter Schools Letter to Legislature.pdf (6/16/2020)
MCCPIN Letter of Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
Hunger Solutions Letter of Support.pdf (6/16/2020)
NIEA Resolution of Support.pdf (6/18/2020)

Education Policy

5/6/2020
Audio Available: Download Mp3
This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm


Agenda
HF163* (Youakim): School board vacancy technical changes made.

NOTES:
• *HF163 is the vehicle for the committee policy bill. Please refer to the HF163 DE3 for the language being considered.
• This hearing will be for taking up any amendments and final voting on the bill
• Amendments must be submitted by committee members of House staff to the Committee Administrator by 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 5

Additional agenda items may be added

Public Viewing Methods:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

Public Comment Instructions:
• Public testimony took place during the Friday, May 1 hearing but written testimony will still be accepted and limited time for oral testimony may also be permitted by the Chair.
• If you are interested in submitting written comments or testifying, please email the Committee Administrator at alyssa.fritz@house.mn by 10 AM on Wednesday, May 6. Testifiers are asked to keep their comments to under two minutes.

Accessibility:
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at blake.wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF163 (Youakim) - Education; prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy changes made including general education, education excellence, teacher licensing, health and safety, special education, and early childhood education; and changes made to a report.
Attachments:
H0163DE3.pdf (5/1/2020)
H0163A17 Author's Amendment.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A1.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A3.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A4.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A5.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A6.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A7.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A8.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A12.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A13.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A14.pdf (5/5/2020)
H0163A15.pdf (5/5/2020)
5.6.20 Ed Policy Agenda.pdf (5/6/2020)
5.1.2020 Minutes.pdf (5/6/2020)
Education Group Non COVID Bill Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
Coalition to Increase TOCAIT Letter Supporting HF163 DE3 House Ed Policy Omnibus (5.5.20).pdf (5/6/2020)
Coalition for Children with Disabilities Letter RE HF 163.pdf (5/6/2020)
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid Lunch Shaming Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
Solutions Not Suspensions letter re HF 163, DE 3.pdf (5/6/2020)
School Nurses of Minnesota Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
Minnesota School Bus Operators' Association Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
MN Council of Latino Affairs Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
MN School Psychologists Association Letter.pdf (5/6/2020)
MN PTA letter HF 163.pdf (5/6/2020)
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