Bill > HF58

This bill proposes to prohibit the teaching of "racist or sexist concepts" in Minnesota's K-12 schools and state colleges/universities by defining nine specific concepts that would be considered inappropriate for instruction. These concepts include claims about racial or gender superiority, inherent oppressiveness, discriminatory treatment based on race or sex, collective historical guilt, and assertions that the United States or Minnesota are fundamentally racist or sexist. The bill would prevent educational institutions from teaching, advocating, or encouraging these concepts, hosting speakers who promote such ideas, requiring students to engage with materials containing these concepts, or penalizing students who refuse to adopt such viewpoints. Additionally, the bill creates a private right of action, allowing any state resident to file a civil complaint against a school district, charter school, college, or university that is alleged to have violated these provisions. If a court finds a violation, the institution could be enjoined from receiving state funding in the following fiscal year and would be required to pay the complainant's legal costs and attorney fees. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the provisions can still be enforced.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0058&ssn=0&y=2025