Sen. Doron Clark

Maddy summarySF 1323 modifies the mission of Minnesota's Math Corps program, which provides math instruction support to elementary and middle school students and teachers through ServeMinnesota AmeriCorps members. The bill requires the program to use a "data-based problem-solving model" for instructional support, focusing on foundational math skills to meet state standards and workforce expectations. It appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for 2027 (with unused 2026 funds rolling over to 2027) to support the program. The bill also mandates a biennial report to education committees evaluating the program's effectiveness in accelerating student learning.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives residential tenants in Minnesota the right to host a youth (25 years or younger) for up to 60 days without landlord retaliation. Tenants must notify landlords within 7 days of the youth's arrival, providing basic details like the youth's name and age. Landlords cannot evict tenants, raise rent, or require the youth to sign a lease during this 60-day period. Tenants remain responsible for all standard rental obligations, including rent payments and property damage. The bill also requires courts to dismiss eviction cases filed in violation of these rules and holds landlords liable for damages.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota's Department of Human Services handles licensing violations for providers operating multiple sites under both Chapter 245 and Chapter 245D (home/community-based services). It requires correction orders and conditional licenses to apply only to specific service sites or programs where violations occurred, not the entire organization, unless the commissioner provides a clear reason. The bill also mandates annual reports to lawmakers on enforcement actions, includes new support options like legal referrals for affected providers, and allows conditional licenses to be shortened if providers demonstrate compliance early. These changes directly affect multi-site service providers facing licensing enforcement actions.

Maddy summarySF 1032 requires landlords in Minnesota to provide tenants with written disclosure of all parties with an interest in the rental property, including their names and contact information. This directly affects landlords who must provide this information and tenants who will receive it. The key provision mandates written disclosure of ownership details at the time of lease signing or within a specified timeframe. The bill aims to increase transparency about property ownership for renters. (4 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's unemployment insurance rules for workers involved in labor disputes. It changes the eligibility timeline: workers participating in a dispute lose benefits until the dispute ends, while non-participants lose benefits until the dispute begins. Exceptions include cases where workers quit due to safety violations, lockouts, or being discharged before a dispute starts. The bill directly affects Minnesota workers who stop working because of workplace labor conflicts. It does not change the core definition of "labor dispute" but clarifies eligibility periods and adds specific exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a trust to hold Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for foster children in Minnesota, ensuring these funds are used exclusively for the child's care. Child welfare agencies must send all SSI benefits they receive for foster children to a state trust account within 90 days, keeping these funds separate from general agency budgets. The trust requires agencies to report annually on how these funds are managed, and children aged 18+ must be notified about accessing their trust benefits. This directly affects foster children receiving SSI and the agencies responsible for their care.