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MN SF1381
MN SF1381Social studies academic standards to include contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and people with disabilities requirement
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education policy; requiring social studies academic standards to include contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and people with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Minnesota's education statutes to require that when the state reviews and revises its social studies academic standards (which occurs every ten years), the Commissioner of Education must include the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, as well as people with disabilities, in the history of Minnesota and the United States. The bill specifically modifies section 120B.021, subdivision 4, which outlines the process for reviewing and updating academic standards across various subjects. Currently, the law already requires similar inclusive approaches for other groups, such as Minnesota American Indian Tribes and communities, and mandates the embedding of Indigenous education and ethnic studies into academic standards. By adding LGBT people and people with disabilities to this review process, the bill aims to ensure that social studies curricula provide a more comprehensive and representative view of historical contributions from these communities. The modification is part of the state's ongoing efforts to make educational content more diverse, inclusive, and reflective of different groups' experiences and achievements throughout the country's history.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Education Policy (on 02/13/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1381&ssn=0&y=2025 |
BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1381&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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