STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THIRTY- THIRD MEETING
NINETY-THIRD SESSION
EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair of the Education Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:03 PM on March 24, 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
BAKEBERG, Ben
ANDERSON, Patti
EDELSON, Heather
GREENMAN, Emma
HILL, Josiah
JORDAN, Sydney
PEREZ-VEGA, María Isa
PURSELL, Kristi
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
WEST, Nolan
Excused:
BENNETT, Peggy
ALTENDORF, Pam
HUDELLA, Shane
KNUDSEN, Krista
Remote:
PRYOR, Laurie
A quorum was present.
Representative Pursell moved that the minutes from March 23rd 2023, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 58 (Richardson) Dismissal of students in kindergarten through grade 3 prohibited, and money appropriated.
Vice Chair Clardy moved HF 58 before the committee.
Representative Richardson presented HF 58.
Testifiers:
• Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, Associate Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Idil Abdul, Advocate
• Stephanie Stevens, Special Education Teacher, Centennial School District
• Jessica Webster, Staff Attorney, MN Legal Aid
• Nyakueth Biel, Caregiver, Community Member, Faribault
• Joshua Fuchs, Assistant Principal, Brooklyn Center Community Schools
• Erin Sandsmark, Organizer, Educators for Excellence
• Khulia Pringle, Advocate
Chair Youakim moved that HF 58 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 2925 (Kozlowki) Gender-neutral, single-user restroom and locker room facilities provided; and money appropriated.
Representative Jordan moved HF 2925 before the committee.
Representative Jordan moved the A2 amendment before the committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDEMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Kozlowski and Representative Jordan presented HF 2925 as amended.
Testifiers:
• Delon Smith, Director of Equity and Innovation, Roseville Area Schools
• Jupiter Sadowski, Student, Independent School District 709
• Juniper Kelly-Swing, Student, Independent School District 709
• John Magas, Superintendent, Independent School District 709
• Zander Danielson Sellie, Advocate
• Tamara Grady, Member, Osseo School Board
• Hannah Edwards, Advocate
• Beatrice Meadows, Advocate
• Hannah J. Carlson, L.S.C., School Counselor, Holdingford Public Schools, Central Minnesota School Counselors Association Division President
• Dr. Angela Goetpford, Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital Minnesota
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2925, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill.
HF 2492 (Norris) Economic development and housing challenge program; schools added as eligible recipient, and funding requirements added.
Chair Youakim moved HF 2492 before the committee.
Representative Norris presented HF 2492.
Testifies:
• Jill Stewart-Kellar, Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education, Intermediate School District 916, Principal, ISD 916's Career and Technical Center
• Khalique Rogers, Co-convenor, United for Action, Good Riddance Consulting
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2492 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill.
HF 2637 (Fredrick) Project Success grants authorized, reports required, and money appropriated.
Vice Chair Clardy moved HF 2637 before the committee.
Vice Chair Clardy moved the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDEMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Fredrick presented HF 2637.
Testifiers:
• Caitlin DeVos, Director of Administration, Project Success
• Laura Garcia, Director of Schools & Curriculum, Project Success
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2637 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill.
Vice Chair Clardy assumed the gavel.
HF 1175 (Youakim) Medical assistance coverage modified for special education school social work services.
Chair Youakim moved HF 1175 before the committee.
Chair Youakim moved presented HF 1175.
Testifiers:
• Catherine Dalnes, MSW LICSW, Lead Social Worker, Minneapolis Public Schools
• Rob Arnold Assistant Administrator, Office of Specialized Services, St. Paul Public Schools
• Denise Moody, Social Worker, Rochester Public Schools
Chair Clardy moved that HF 1175 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill.
HF 2920 (Youakim) Education finance; forecast adjustments made, and money appropriated.
Chair Youakim moved HF 2920 before the committee.
Chair Youakim presented HF 2920.
Chair Clardy moved that HF 2920 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill.
Chair Youakim re-assumed the gavel.
HF 2797 (Sencer-Mura) Grant funding provided to improve students’ writing skills, report required and money appropriated.
Representative Sencer-Mura moved HF 2797 before the committee.
Representative Sencer-Mura presented HF 2797.
Testifiers:
• Cristeta Boarini, Program Director, 826 MSP
• Dr. Jamal Adam, Executive Director, 826 MSP
• Sabrin Ibrahim, 826 MSP
• Zahra Ahmed, Student
• Neela Hammer, Student
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2797 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
Vice Chair Clardy assumed the gavel.
HF 2638 (Hill) Playworks grant funding provided for expansion of social-emotional programming in elementary schools, and money appropriated.
Representative Hill moved HF 2638 before the committee.
Representative Hill presented HF 2638.
Testifiers:
• Shauna McDonald, Executive Director, Playworks
• Andrew Skinner, Principal, Pinewood Elementary School
Chair Youakim reassumed the gavel.
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2638 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance Committee omnibus bill. The bill laid over.
HF 2918 (Perez-Vega) Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs grant funding provide and money appropriated.
Representative Perez-Vega moved HF 2918 before the committee.
Representative Perez-Vega presented HF 2918.
Testifiers:
• Bryan Donaldson, Executive Director, Minnesota Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
• Terryl Brumm, CEO, Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities
• Lamah Bility, Club Alumni, Entrepreneur
Chair Youakim moved that HF 2918 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 1629 (Perez-Vega) Music education grant programs provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Perez-Vega moved HF 1629 before the committee.
Testifiers:
• Dianna Babcock, Director of Sing Play Learn, MacPhail
• Elizabeth Winslow, Director of School Partnerships, MacPhail
• Solslan Temanson, Advocate
Chair Youakim moved that HF 1629 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Finance omnibus bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 PM.
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Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair
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Shamat Abraha, Committee Legislative Assistant