Rep. Mary Clardy

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval. It creates an advisory task force that must include community leaders, service providers, and health department representatives to define covered services, set provider standards, and recommend implementation details. The state must submit federal waivers and plan amendments by October 1, 2026, after consulting with the task force and affected communities on priorities and provider capacity. An annual report will track service utilization and health outcomes, broken down by race, ethnicity, age, and region.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funding to support student mental health initiatives in Minnesota schools. It directs money from the general fund to the Department of Education for grants awarded to organizations that help students disconnect from electronic devices and social media, engage in physical activity, participate in collaborative experiences, and build in-person relationships. The legislation requires grant recipients to demonstrate that their programs improve mental health outcomes for students. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2029, and the bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 3650 establishes a voluntary framework for Minnesota public schools to connect high school students with career-focused learning experiences like internships, job shadowing, and employer-engaged projects. It requires coordination between schools, workforce agencies, and colleges to align programs with job market needs, using personalized learning plans as a foundation for career exploration. Participation is optional for school districts and charter schools, with the state providing centralized resources and guidance to support implementation. A report on the framework’s progress must be submitted to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 2923 requires the Minnesota State High School League (MSHL) to contract for catastrophic injury insurance covering student athletes, managers, trainers, and cheerleaders participating in league-sponsored activities. The insurance must provide at least $10 million in lifetime coverage per injury (with a $50,000 deductible) for medical care, medications, and related expenses. The bill also mandates MSHL to make final payments to two specific athletes - those injured in a 2011 hockey game and a 2022 football game - to cover costs not paid by insurance, treating these payments as a tax subtraction. This directly affects all student participants in Minnesota high school athletic programs under the MSHL.

Maddy summaryHF 2556 establishes an endometriosis research program at the University of Minnesota, directly affecting Minnesotans diagnosed with endometriosis. The program collects anonymized biological samples (like blood, tissue, and urine) and clinical data from patients with endometriosis and control groups, focusing on early detection and better treatments. It requires the university to create standardized protocols for sample handling, ensure diverse community representation, and report annually to legislators starting in 2026. The bill appropriates state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support this research initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $95 million in bonds to fund road and utility infrastructure improvements at the Sears site in St. Paul. The funds will support construction of sanitary sewer and clean water systems, public utilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, and streetscape improvements needed to prepare the area for future development. The legislation also defines the Sears site boundaries and establishes the legal framework for managing bond proceeds, including provisions for environmental remediation and demolition of existing structures. This measure is designed to provide necessary infrastructure support for the redevelopment of the former Sears property.

Maddy summaryHF 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.

Maddy summaryHF 3421 requires Minnesota teacher preparation programs to provide a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates who will teach early literacy, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The field experience must align with evidence-based reading practices, be integrated with reading instruction, and occur primarily during school hours with structured feedback. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must develop rules defining which teaching areas require this experience and ensuring its effective implementation. The bill also appropriates funds for this rulemaking process, effective July 1, 2026.