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MN SF285
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Torres Ray
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AI Summary
- Removes the five-year limit on service for limited English proficiency (LEP) funding in Minnesota public schools
- Eliminates the requirement that pupils cannot be counted as LEP or generate state LEP aid after five or more years of average daily membership in Minnesota public schools since July 1, 1996
- Maintains existing requirements that pupils must be enrolled in an LEP educational program under sections 124D.58 to 124D.64 to receive funding
- Applies to kindergarten through grade 12 students, with additional assessment requirements for grades 4-12 using the commissioner's emerging academic English measure
- Effective for fiscal years 2012 and later
Legislative Description
Limited English proficiency (LEP) funding five-year limit on service removal
Last Action
Referred to Education
2/10/2011
Committee Referrals
Education2/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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