Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for a three-year student attendance marketing campaign, effective July 1, 2025. The campaign must raise awareness about the importance of school attendance, address barriers to attendance, and include inclusive messaging for all public school students and families. The Department must issue a request for proposals seeking strategies with measurable goals, statewide and targeted outreach plans, and evaluation methods, then award contracts to qualified organizations. Contractors must report on campaign outcomes, fund usage, and results by the campaign's conclusion, with no more than 3% of funds used for administration. This funding directly affects Minnesota public schools, students, and families by promoting attendance through targeted outreach.
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Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits social media platforms from allowing minors under 14 to create accounts, requiring automatic termination of existing accounts for this age group with a 90-day dispute period. For 14- and 15-year-olds, platforms must obtain parental consent for account creation or maintenance, terminating accounts without consent after 90 days. The law mandates permanent deletion of all personal data when accounts are terminated. It applies to platforms meeting specific criteria (e.g., addictive features like infinite scrolling, 10% of daily users under 16 spending 2+ hours daily) and directly affects social media companies operating in Minnesota serving minors.
Maddy summarySF 1469 requires Minnesota schools to include student attendance data in existing individual assessment reports sent to parents. Specifically, these reports must now show the number and percentage of days a student was absent during the previous school year. The bill directly affects public schools, school districts, and charter schools, which must update their reporting systems to comply. This change applies to all student assessment reports distributed under Minnesota Statutes section 120B.305, starting July 1, 2025. The requirement adds attendance information to current reports without altering attendance policies or assessment methods.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public high schools to administer a nationally recognized college entrance exam (such as the ACT or SAT) to all students in grades 11 or 12 at no cost to students, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The Minnesota Department of Education must contract with an exam provider through competitive bidding, ensuring data privacy safeguards and transparency about test content. School districts must cover exam fees for students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, while students not eligible may be required to pay (with fee waivers available). The exam is mandated to meet federal accountability requirements but is not a high school graduation requirement.
Maddy summarySF 2211 authorizes $1 million in state funding for Junior Achievement North for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to expand its financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs in Minnesota schools. The grant specifically requires expanding access for underserved students and prioritizing equitable programming in greater Minnesota. Junior Achievement North must report annually to legislative education committees on program participation, demographics, and partnerships. This bill directly affects elementary and secondary students participating in these expanded programs through school partnerships.
Maddy summarySF 1405 requires Minnesota public schools to allow American Indian drumming at school events - including graduation ceremonies - when requested by the school's American Indian parent committee or an American Indian student organization. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to prohibit schools from banning this cultural practice and adds a new requirement for drumming at other school activities upon request. It directly affects all public school districts and charter schools in Minnesota, ensuring they cannot restrict this form of cultural expression. The policy change is triggered solely by formal requests from designated committees, with no additional requirements for schools.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's law prohibiting public schools from using American Indian mascots, nicknames, or symbols as team names. Starting September 1, 2026, most schools must stop using such mascots unless they obtain tribal consent or qualify for an exemption (e.g., schools on tribal reservations with 95% American Indian students). It requires schools to report compliance progress to legislators and creates a new process for schools to apply for state funding - appropriating $2.026 million for fiscal year 2026 - to replace prohibited mascots on uniforms, facilities, and digital platforms. The bill directly affects public school districts and requires written consent from all nearby Tribal Nations for exemption requests.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $1 million in state funds for the 2026 fiscal year and $1 million for 2027 to support the Minnesota Alliance With Youth's Promise Fellow program. The program partners with AmeriCorps members, schools, and community organizations to provide services like family outreach, academic support, and mentoring aimed at improving student attendance and engagement. It directly affects Minnesota public schools, charter schools, and students struggling with school attendance by connecting them to targeted support services. The funds are appropriated to the Department of Education to administer these grants for the statewide program.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $375,000 annually for two years (2026-2027) to fund the Minnesota Youth Council through the Minnesota Alliance With Youth. It directs the Department of Education to appropriate these funds for the council's activities, which include youth-led initiatives and civic engagement programs. The funding directly supports youth organizations and participants in Minnesota who engage in council activities.
Maddy summarySF 1703 requires the Minnesota Department of Education to actively promote library services for blind and print disabled residents. The bill mandates the department to develop and maintain an online, fully accessible website with current resources, services, and information about available support. It also obligates the department to consult with state agencies like Employment and Economic Development, Health, and Human Services to coordinate awareness efforts. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024 updates existing requirements for the Department of Education and its advisory committee to enhance accessibility for this community.