Requirements for gifted and talented programs and services modified, commissioner required to report gifted and talented program data, revenue increased, and money appropriated.

HF 3715 modifies Minnesota's requirements for gifted and talented education programs. School districts must implement universal screening for all students in targeted grades (at least twice by grade 5), use multiple objective criteria for identification, and ensure assessments are fair for underrepresented groups like low-income and minority students. The bill requires districts to evaluate program effectiveness annually using input from students, parents, and teachers, and report expenditures to the commissioner. It also increases funding for these programs and mandates new reporting on participation rates and program types (e.g., grade acceleration, enrichment). This bill directly affects school districts and students eligible for gifted services statewide.