HF 1171 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota math corps program mission modified, and money appropriated.

HF 1171 modifies the mission of Minnesota's Math Corps program to focus on providing elementary and middle school students and teachers with data-driven, evidence-based instructional support for foundational math skills. It requires the program to evaluate and accelerate student learning to meet state math standards and workforce readiness goals. The bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for 2027 to fund this program, with unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027. The Department of Education must submit biennial reports to legislative education committees assessing the program's effectiveness. This directly affects K-8 students and teachers in Minnesota public schools receiving Math Corps support.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Mar 24, 2025
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction to its first engrossment, reflecting a revision in the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'evidence-based,' which now requires instruction to be based on reliable evidence and proven success in improving student math skills. A new section was also added to mandate that the commission submit biennial reports to the legislature to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a formal definition for 'evidence-based' instruction and requiring a new reporting mechanism for the program's evaluation.
DEFINITION

Added a specific definition for 'evidence-based,' requiring that math instruction rely on reliable, trustworthy, and valid evidence with a demonstrated record of success in increasing student competency and proficiency.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the commission to submit a biennial report to the legislature to record and evaluate program data regarding the efficacy of the Minnesota Math Corps program.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document title and posting date to reflect the bill's progression from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' on March 24, 2025.

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Education Finance
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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