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MN SF2770
Gifted and talented programs and services requirements modifications provision, certain gifted and talented program data reported by the commissioner requirement, gifted and talented programs and services revenue increase provision, and appropriation
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education; modifying the requirements for gifted and talented programs and services; requiring the commissioner to report certain gifted and talented program data; increasing revenue for gifted and talented programs and services; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 120B.15; 120B.36, subdivision 1; 126C.10, subdivision 2b.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for gifted and talented (G&T) programs in several significant ways. School districts will now be mandated, rather than merely encouraged, to identify gifted and talented students through a comprehensive process that includes universal screening in targeted grades, using multiple objective criteria and assessments that are sensitive to underrepresented groups like low-income, minority, twice-exceptional, and English learner students. The bill requires districts to adopt specific procedures for academic acceleration, including criteria for single-subject and whole-grade acceleration, and establishes new requirements for early admission to kindergarten or first grade for gifted learners. Districts must now provide ongoing professional development for staff on G&T programming, evaluate their G&T programs at least twice annually, and report expenditures to the state commissioner. Additionally, the bill increases reporting requirements, mandating that school performance reports now include detailed information about G&T program participation, such as the number of students identified for various advanced academic services. The legislation also adjusts funding mechanisms, though the specific dollar amount for gifted and talented revenue is left blank in this version. These changes are set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the aim of creating more robust, equitable, and data-driven gifted and talented educational opportunities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Author added Champion (on 03/24/2025)
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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=SF2770&ssn=0&y=2025 |
BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2770&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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