Bill > HF1589

This bill establishes an Academic Acceleration Pilot Program in Minnesota designed to increase access to advanced coursework for students in six school districts or charter schools during the 2026-2029 school years. The program requires participating districts to implement an automatic enrollment policy for advanced courses in language arts, mathematics, and science, where students who meet specific performance criteria (such as passing state assessments or earning high grades) 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 about advanced coursework, offer academic supports like tutoring, and collect detailed data on student participation and outcomes. The program aims to increase equity by automatically enrolling eligible students and providing resources to support their success. Districts can use grant funds to cover advanced placement exam fees, provide teacher training, purchase instructional materials, offer tutoring, and even provide bonuses to teachers whose students pass advanced placement exams. By January 2030, the Commissioner of Education must submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing the program's implementation, student participation, and outcomes, along with recommendations for a potential statewide academic acceleration program. The bill includes funding for the pilot program, with the Department of Education allowed to retain up to 15% of the appropriation for administrative purposes.

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