S.F. No. 358 Summary

• Resolution urges Congress to repeal the No Child Left Behind Act if concerns regarding funding, sanctions, and accountability standards remain unaddressed

• Criticizes NCLB's requirement that schools achieve 100 percent student proficiency in mathematics, reading, language arts, and science by the end of the 2013-2014 school year as unreasonable for students with disabilities

• Objects to federal underfunding despite mandates, citing significant financial burdens on states and school districts for staff development, certification upgrades, tutoring, and school improvement strategies

• Requests amendments allowing states like Minnesota greater flexibility in special education implementation, teacher competency standards, school benchmarks, and student cohort definitions without threat of losing federal funds

• Directs Minnesota Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the President, Congress leadership, and Minnesota's federal delegation