Social studies standards required to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism.
This bill requires Minnesota's social studies standards to include information about the dangers and perils of communism and socialism, specifically during the 2030-2031 review and revision of state academic standards. The legislation mandates that the state commissioner incorporate details about estimated lives lost and negative outcomes associated with these ideologies into the updated curriculum. It directly affects Minnesota public school systems by setting a specific requirement for future social studies education content. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change current curriculum requirements but establishes a mandate for future revisions.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
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