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MN SF510

MN SF510
Academic Acceleration Pilot Program establishment and appropriation


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education finance; establishing an academic acceleration pilot program; requiring a report; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Academic Acceleration Pilot Program designed to increase access to advanced coursework in six school districts or charter schools during the 2026-2029 school years. The program requires participating districts to adopt an automatic enrollment policy for advanced courses in language arts, mathematics, and science, where students who meet specific performance criteria (such as scoring at or above state assessment standards) are automatically placed in advanced classes. Parents will have the option to opt their children out of these courses. Participants must prioritize recruiting and training teachers of color, provide notification to parents in multiple languages, offer academic support for students, and collect detailed data on student participation and performance. The bill mandates that districts use grant funds to cover advanced placement exam fees, support teacher training, purchase instructional materials, provide tutoring, and potentially offer teacher bonuses. By January 2030, the commissioner of education must submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees, detailing student enrollment, course completion rates, teacher demographics, and recommendations for a potential statewide academic acceleration program. The bill includes an appropriation for the program, with the Department of Education allowed to retain up to 15% of funds for administrative purposes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Maye Quade (on 02/27/2025)

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