Maddy summarySF 3252 establishes Minnesota's process for selecting delegates to attend an Article V constitutional amendment convention. It requires delegates to be current or former Minnesota legislators who meet specific residency, citizenship, and background qualifications (e.g., no recent federal lobbying or employment). The bill mandates that the Senate majority leader, Senate minority leader, House Speaker, and House minority leader each appoint one delegate, with the fourth appointing authority needing unanimous agreement for a fifth delegate. Crucially, the commissioning resolution bindingly limits delegates from supporting changes to the one-state-one-vote rule or amendments altering core constitutional protections like the Bill of Rights and specific amendments (Thirteenth through Twenty-Sixth). This bill directly affects Minnesota's legislature and potential delegates by defining their selection, qualifications, and strict operational boundaries for the convention.
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Maddy summarySF 905 requires political committees, parties, and other groups spending over $10,000 in an election cycle to disclose the original source of campaign funds. It defines "covered entities" as organizations meeting this spending threshold and mandates they track and report the identity of individuals or businesses providing "personal funds" (like salary or investments) or "business income" used for campaign spending. Covered entities must maintain detailed records of fund origins and submit this information to the state election board, which will post it publicly on a dedicated website. This bill amends Minnesota campaign finance laws to increase transparency about the ultimate donors behind campaign spending, excluding individual candidates using only their own funds and small entities receiving under $5,000 from any single donor.
Maddy summarySF 1427 clarifies how Minnesota's Hometown Heroes Assistance Program funds must be used to support firefighters. It specifies that grant money awarded to the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative must cover: (1) critical illness payments for firefighters diagnosed after August 1, 2021; (2) up to five annual psychotherapy sessions addressing emotional trauma; (3) coordination of additional therapy as needed; and (4) annual training on occupational health risks like cancer and heart disease. The bill directly affects all Minnesota firefighters eligible for the program. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 299A.477 to define these specific program requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies governance requirements for Minnesota charter schools. It requires charter school boards to include at least one licensed teacher, one parent/guardian of a student (not an employee), and one community member (who can't be an employee or have a child at the school). The bill also mandates that all charter school board members and chief administrators file economic interest statements within 60 days of taking office (or 14 days before board elections) and subjects them to the same public gift ban rules as other government officials. These changes apply directly to charter school leadership and governance structures.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's required instructional hours for public schools. It increases kindergarten instructional hours from 425 to 850 hours annually for all-day programs, while maintaining 935 hours for grades 1-6 and 1,020 hours for grades 7-12. The bill clarifies that up to five days of online instruction due to weather may count toward these totals, provided they follow existing protocols. It also ensures districts cannot deny required services like special education, and requires the Department of Education to update policies to support flexible instructional models. The changes directly affect all Minnesota public school districts serving K-12 students.
Maddy summarySF 2685 requires the Minnesota State High School League to secure catastrophic accident insurance covering student athletes in all league-sponsored sports, including pregame/postgame activities and ninth graders. The policy must provide at least $10 million in lifetime coverage per injury with a $50,000 deductible, covering medical care, medications, vehicles, and wheelchairs related to the injury. The bill directly affects all student athletes, managers, trainers, and cheerleaders participating in Minnesota high school league activities. It also mandates specific payments to two former athletes injured in 2011 (hockey) and 2022 (football) for expenses not covered by insurance, effective after 2025.
Maddy summarySF 2981 updates the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) within the Minnesota Department of Education by clarifying its authority to investigate fraud, theft, waste, and abuse in education programs. The bill establishes procedures for confidentiality during investigations, creates a process for notifying and appealing payment withholdings, and revises data handling rules - such as prohibiting student contact information (e.g., email, phone) from being classified as "directory information." It also specifies how personal student data must be shared for federal reporting and special education transition services. These changes modify the legal framework governing the OIG's operations and data management.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3 million from state bonds to fund a school supply distribution and educator resource center in Little Canada. The center will directly support underserved students and teachers across Minnesota by providing school supplies and educational resources. The funds will cover property acquisition for the center, with Little Canada managing operations through a lease or management agreement. The state will issue bonds to raise the required funds, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3 million from the general fund to the Kids In Need Foundation for a one-time grant. It directly supports Minnesota public schools where at least half the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a focus on low-income students and students of color. The funds will finance specific programs including educational supplies for rural and Indigenous school equity initiatives, expanded access to teacher resource centers, enhanced volunteer spaces, and additional supply distributions to schools. The grant aims to reduce student absenteeism, boost school engagement, improve academic performance, and increase graduation rates in these targeted schools.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's education law to clarify how student attendance is counted for reporting purposes. It specifies that a student is counted as "in attendance" on any day a school employee is paid to supervise or provide services to them, replacing previous language. The change directly affects all public school students and school districts in Minnesota, impacting how attendance records are maintained for funding and compliance. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter excused absence policies or student eligibility.