Maddy summaryThis omnibus education bill establishes a statewide policy requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt rules governing student cell phone use by March 15, 2025, while directing educational associations to share best practices for managing device-related behavior and learning issues. The legislation also clarifies procedures for high school students to enroll in nonsectarian college courses, mandating that institutions notify schools when students withdraw or miss extended periods of class. Additionally, the bill sets specific limits on online teaching, prohibiting instructors from teaching more than 40 students in a single online course unless a waiver is granted, and ensures that digital instruction remains accessible to students with disabilities.
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Maddy summaryThis bill asks the U.S. Congress to approve Minnesota's request to swap its existing statue of Henry Mower Rice for a new statue of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey in the National Statuary Hall. Under federal law, states can replace their donated statues after ten years, and Minnesota has chosen Humphrey to honor his long career in public service and his role in passing the Civil Rights Act. The state will handle the costs of removing the old statue and installing the new one, while the original Rice statue will be given to the Minnesota Historical Society. This resolution is a formal step in a process that requires final approval from the Library of Congress Joint Committee before the change can happen.
Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill authorizes a $200,000 appropriation from the state's general fund to replace a statue in the Statutory Hall of the United States Capitol. The funds will be used to remove the existing statue of Henry Mower Rice and transport it to the Minnesota State Historical Society, while simultaneously recasting and installing a new statue of former U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. The project involves moving the current Humphrey statue from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds and is intended to be completed within the 2025 fiscal year.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution that asks the U.S. Congress to approve Minnesota's request to replace its current statue of Henry Mower Rice in the National Statuary Hall with a new statue of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. Under existing federal law, states may swap out statues that have been on display for at least ten years, and Minnesota has selected Humphrey to honor his significant legislative achievements and service as a U.S. Senator and Vice President. The resolution directs state officials to arrange for the removal of the Rice statue, the installation of a replica of the existing Humphrey statue from the Minnesota State Capitol, and the transfer of the old Rice statue back to the state.