Bill > SF3139

This bill codifies the framework for Multitiered System of Support (MTSS) and Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS) into Minnesota statutes, formally defining these educational support systems. MTSS is established as a comprehensive school improvement framework designed to ensure positive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for every student through a multi-layered approach that emphasizes equity, anti-bias practices, and culturally responsive support. The bill outlines COMPASS as Minnesota's school improvement model that provides statewide support in areas like literacy, math, social-emotional learning, and mental health. The legislation mandates that the Department of Education and Minnesota Service Cooperatives offer training and support to school districts and charter schools, including implementing universal screening processes to identify at-risk students, providing evidence-based interventions, and monitoring student progress. The bill also specifies funding mechanisms for MTSS and COMPASS, including supporting implementation capacity, providing grants to educational entities, developing a regional mathematics support network, and funding research and evaluation efforts through the University of Minnesota. Key provisions include requiring districts to notify parents of screening findings, provide interventions for at-risk students, and annually report on MTSS implementation.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3139&ssn=0&y=2025