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MN SF1476
MN SF1476Ethnic studies requirement establishment; Ethnic Studies Working Group establishment; appropriating money
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education; creating an ethnic studies requirement; creating an Ethnic Studies Working Group; authorizing rulemaking; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 120B.021, subdivision 1; 120B.024, subdivisions 1, 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 120B.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an ethnic studies requirement for high school students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. It requires school districts to offer an ethnic studies course and provide ethnic studies instruction in elementary and middle schools by the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also creates an Ethnic Studies Working Group to advise the Commissioner of Education on developing ethnic studies standards, curriculum, and resources. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding for the Ethnic Studies Working Group, implementing the ethnic studies standards, consulting with communities on curriculum development, and providing grants to school districts and charter schools to develop and implement ethnic studies courses.
Committee Categories
Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Hearing (08:30:00 3/17/2023 ) (on 03/17/2023)
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