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House panel hears Minnesota Department of Education policy bill; advocates warn on literacy and science provisions
Summary
The House Education Policy Committee on March 18 considered House File 13-06, the Minnesota Department of Education's 2025 policy bill, adopted a technical A1 amendment and laid the bill over after hearing public testimony from literacy and science stakeholders.
Chair Jordan presented House File 13-06 — the governor's education policy bill for 2025 — and the committee adopted the A1 amendment before taking public testimony and laying the bill over for further consideration on March 18.
Commissioner Willie Jett opened the department's presentation by saying the bill aims to "ensure clarity and consistency in our education statutes" and to "provide stability for schools and students," describing a package of technical fixes, accountability changes for charter schools, updates to PSEO access and adult basic education approvals, and expanded authorities for the Minnesota Department of Education's Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Megan Arriola, MDE legislative policy manager, provided a section-by-section walkthrough. Highlights include language to clarify that PSEO can…
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