The bill H.F. No. 5237 aims to enhance educational funding and support for prekindergarten through grade 12 education in Minnesota, introducing various amendments to existing statutes. Key provisions include the establishment of new funding formulas for English learner programs, the introduction of English learner cross subsidy aid, and modifications to the required hours of instruction for different grade levels. The bill also creates a task force to analyze the use of English learner revenue and make recommendations for improving educational outcomes. Significant deletions from current law include the removal of certain provisions related to the calculation of compensatory education revenue and the definition of hours of instruction for students without disabilities.
Additionally, the bill addresses child welfare and protection, particularly focusing on the rights of Indian children in custody and placement proceedings. It mandates that child-placing agencies notify the relevant Indian Tribe in cases involving Indian children and emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural and familial ties. The bill also introduces new definitions and procedural requirements to ensure that Tribes are involved in child placement decisions. Furthermore, it includes appropriations for various social service needs, such as emergency food distribution and support for vulnerable populations, while enhancing oversight and operational standards for child care and foster care services. Overall, the bill seeks to improve educational opportunities and child welfare protections across Minnesota.
Statutes affected: Introduction: 120A.41, 126C.05, 126C.10, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22
1st Engrossment: 120A.41, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.51, 124D.093, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 124D.19, 127A.45
2nd Engrossment: 120A.41, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.51, 124D.093, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 124D.19, 127A.45
3rd Engrossment: 120A.41, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.51, 124D.093, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 124D.19, 127A.45, 13.321
4th Engrossment: 120A.41, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.51, 121A.035, 124D.093, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 124D.19, 123B.71, 127A.45, 13.321, 127A.095, 256N.26, 260C.007, 260C.212, 260C.331, 260E.03, 260E.14, 260E.36, 256.01, 256E.35, 256B.051, 245A.065, 125A.63, 144.966, 245.975, 245A.10, 245A.144, 245A.175, 256.029, 256.045, 256.0451, 256.046, 256J.09, 259.20, 260.755, 260.775, 260.785, 611.216, 260.810, 260C.178, 260D.01, 121A.15, 243.166, 256J.08, 256J.28, 256N.22, 256N.24, 256P.05, 259.37, 259.53, 259.79, 259.83, 260C.141, 260C.202, 260C.209, 260C.301, 260C.515, 260C.607, 260C.611, 260C.613, 260C.615, 393.07, 518.17, 245A.04, 245A.14, 245A.52, 245A.66, 245C.08, 245E.08, 245H.01, 245H.08, 245H.14, 260E.30, 16A.103
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 120A.41, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.33, 124D.093, 124D.19, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 121A.035, 121A.037, 123B.71, 124D.151, 13.321
CCR-HF5237: 120A.41, 124D.65, 126C.05, 126C.10, 127A.51, 121A.035, 124D.093, 124D.957, 122A.415, 122A.73, 124E.22, 124D.19, 123B.71, 127A.45, 13.321, 127A.095, 256N.26, 260C.007, 260C.212, 260C.331, 260E.03, 260E.14, 260E.36, 256.01, 256E.35, 256B.051, 245A.065, 125A.63, 144.966, 245.975, 245A.10, 245A.144, 245A.175, 256.029, 256.045, 256.0451, 256.046, 256J.09, 259.20, 260.755, 260.775, 260.785, 611.216, 260.810, 260C.178, 260D.01, 121A.15, 243.166, 256J.08, 256J.28, 256N.22, 256N.24, 256P.05, 259.37, 259.53, 259.79, 259.83, 260C.141, 260C.202, 260C.209, 260C.301, 260C.515, 260C.607, 260C.611, 260C.613, 260C.615, 393.07, 518.17, 245A.04, 245A.14, 245A.52, 245A.66, 245C.08, 245E.08, 245H.01, 245H.08, 245H.14, 260E.30, 16A.103