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MN HF2905
Bill
Status
3/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bob Barrett
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Education must immediately petition the federal Department of Education to allow Minnesota schools to receive No Child Left Behind Act funding without federal regulatory restrictions.
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Petition must demonstrate Minnesota's history of educational efficacy and explain how flexibility in federal fund expenditure will enhance the state education system.
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Commissioner must cease enforcement of educational assessment and accountability provisions in Minnesota Statutes chapter 120B related to No Child Left Behind after the 2012-2013 school year.
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School boards may file written resolutions with the state auditor recommending how the legislature should reform educational assessment and accountability provisions without federal mandates.
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Commissioner may report reform proposals and requests to the legislative education committees by January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
No Child Left Behind waiver application required, and enforcement of education statutes modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
3/15/2012