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FIFTY-FIRST MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FIFTY-FIRST MEETING
NINETY-THIRD SESSION



EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair of the Education Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM on March 27, 2024, in Basement Hearing Room of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Present:
YOUAKIM, Cheryl, Chair
CLARDY, Mary Frances, Vice Chair
ALTENDORF, Pam
ANDERSON, Patti
BENNETT, Peggy
EDELSON, Heather
GREENMAN, Emma
HILL, Josiah
HUDELLA, Shane
JORDAN, Sydney
PEREZ-VEGA, María Isa
PURSELL, Kristi
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
VIRNIG, Bianca
WEST, Nolan

Excused:
KRESHA, Ron, Minority Lead
BAKEBERG, Ben
KNUDSEN, Krista

A quorum was present.

Representative Jordan moved that the minutes from March 26th, 2024, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 3682 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) State academics standards required in health education, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Chair Youakim moved HF 3682 before the committee.
Chair Youakim moved the A5 amendment before the committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn presented HF 3682, as amended.
Testifiers:
• Dr. Eileen Crespo, Minnesota Chapter for American Academy of Pediatrics
• Pogi Del Rosario, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
• Rebecca Delahunt, Director of Public Policy, Minesota Family Council & Institute
• Adonia Yidnekachew, Student, Minnesota Youth Council
• Priscilla Mayowa, Director, Minnesota Youth Council

Chair Youakim moved that HF 3682, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion in a final omnibus bill.
HF 3827 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
Chair Youakim moved HF 3827 before the committee.
Chair Youakim moved the DE 1 amendment before the committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Keeler presented HF 3827, as amended.
Testifiers:
• Jacob Wessen, Student, Minneapolis Public Schools
• Matt Shaver, Policy Director, EdAllies

Chair Youakim moved that HF 3827, as amended, be laid over possible inclusion in a final omnibus bill.
HF 3372 (Clardy) Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
Vice Chair Clardy moved HF 3372 before the committee.
Vice Chair Clardy presented HF 3372.
Testifiers:
• Nan Yurecko, Coordinator, Race Equity Training Center
• Michelle Higgins, Executive Director, Rebuilding the Village
• Khulia Pringle, State Director, National Parents Union
• Leiatua Dr. Jon Peterson, Senior Policy Fellow, Minnesota Education Equity Partnership

Chair Youakim moved that HF 3372 be laid over for possible inclusion in a final omnibus bill.
HF 1348 (Tabke) Employee health insurance provided, minimum started salary for nonlicensed school personnel increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Youakim moved HF 1348 before the committee.
Chair Youakim moved the DE2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Tabke presented HF 1348, as amended.
Testifiers:
• Chris Stinson, Policy Director, SEIU Local 284

Chair Youakim moved that HF 1348, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion in a final omnibus bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:56 AM

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Representative Cheryl Youakim, Chair


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Shamat Abraha, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3827 (Keeler) - Student attendance reporting required.
  • HF3682 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - State academic standards required in health education, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
  • HF3372 (Clardy) - Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
  • HF1348 (Tabke) - Employee health insurance provided, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided, and money appropriated.
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01:15 - HF3682 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) State academic standards required in health education, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
34:36 - HF3827 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
46:13 - HF3372 (Clardy) Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
1:04:40 - HF1348 (Tabke) Employee health insurance provided, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Approval of the Minutes from March 26th, 2024
HF 3827 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
HF 3682 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) State academic standards required in health education, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF 3372 (Clardy) Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.
HF 1348 (Tabke) Employee health insurance provided, minimum starting salary for nonlicensed school personnel increased, paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals provided, and money appropriated.

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