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Education Finance

TWENTY-FIRST MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Thursday, March 2, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TWENTY-FIRST MEETING
NINETY-THIRD SESSION



EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair of the Education Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:31 AM on March 2, 2023, in Room 120 of the Capitol Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistance noted the roll.

Present:
YOUAKIM, Cheryl, Chair
CLARDY, Mary Frances, Vice Chair
KRESHA, Ron, Minority Lead
ANDERSON, Patti
ALTENDORF, Pam
BAKEBERG, Ben
BENNETT, Peggy
EDELSON, Heather
GREENMAN, Emma
HILL, Josiah
HUDELLA, Shane
KNUDSEN, Krista
JORDAN, Sydney
PEREZ-VEGA, María Isa
PRYOR, Laurie
PURSELL, Kristi
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
WEST, Nolan


A quorum was present.

Representative Pryor moved that the minutes from February 28, 2023 be adpoted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 364 (Moller) Comprehensive school mental health services lead positions established, and money appropriated.

Representative Rehm moved HF 364 before the committee.

Representative Moller presented HF 364.

Testifiers:
• Amy Jones, Education Consultant and Chair of the State Mental
• Al Levin, Assistant Principal, Saint Paul Public Schools
• Scott Croonquist, Lobbyist, Association of Metropolitan School Districts

Chair Youakim moved that HF 364 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 933 (Rehm) Eastern Carver County; Independent School District No. 112
Representative Rehm moved HF 933 before the committee.
Representative Rehm presented HF 933.
Testifiers:
• Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent, Eastern Carver County Schools
• Karen Devet, Director of Finance & Operations, Eastern Carver County Schools
Chair Youakim moved that HF 933 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 1102 (Clardy) Elementary counseling services for nonpublic pupils included in nonpublic pupil aid, and money appropriated.
Vice Chair Clardy moved HF 1102 before the committee.
Vice Chair Clardy presented HF 1102.
Testifiers:
• Jackie Smith, Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
• Jessica Saxton, Counselor, Duluth Public Schools
• Carmen-Grace Poppert, Director of Academic and Elementary Schools, Risen Christ School

Chair Youakim moved that HF 1102 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education finance omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 347 (Howard) Lead testing and remediation requirements in school modified, report required, and money appropriated.
Representative Pryor moved HF 347 before the committee.
Representative Pryor moved the A5 amendment before the committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDEMTENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Howard presented HF 347 as amended.
Testifiers:
• Dr. Kim Heil, Superintendent, Fridley Public Schools
• Josh Downham, Minneapolis Public Schools

Chair Youakim moved that HF 347 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education finance omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:46 AM.


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Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair


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Shamat Abraha, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF362 (Moller) - Comprehensive school mental health services lead positions established, and money appropriated.
  • HF347 (Howard) - Lead testing and remediation requirements in schools modified, report required, and money appropriated.
  • HF933 (Rehm) - Eastern Carver County; Independent School District No. 112 transportation hub lease levy authorized.
  • HF1102 (Clardy) - Elementary counseling services for nonpublic pupils included in nonpublic pupil aid, and money appropriated.
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00:40 - HF362 (Moller) Comprehensive school mental health services lead positions established, and money appropriated.
26:33 - HF933 (Rehm) Eastern Carver County; Independent School District #112 transportation hub lease levy authorized.
39:24 - HF1102 (Clardy) Elementary counseling services for nonpublic pupils included in nonpublic pupil aid, and money appropriated.
55:38 - HF347 (Howard) Lead testing and remediation requirements in schools modified, report required, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Approval of the Minutes from February 28th, 2023
HF 362 (Moller) Comprehensive school mental health services lead positions established, and money appropriated.
HF 347 (Howard) Lead testing and remediation requirements in schools modified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF 933 (Rehm) Eastern Carver County; Independent School District No. 112 transportation hub lease levy authorized.
HF 1102 (Clardy) Elementary counseling services for nonpublic pupils included in nonpublic pupil aid, and money appropriated.

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Notes:
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Public Testimony:
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