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MN HF3175
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Carlos Mariani
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AI Summary
- Appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of health to conduct a health impact assessment on school discipline policies
- Requires the commissioner to convene stakeholders including educational institutions, parent and community groups, academics, teachers, public safety officials, and mental health professionals to review data and research on health impacts of different school discipline approaches
- Directs assessment to examine exclusionary school discipline, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and restorative justice policies, including impacts from other states
- Requires recommendations to address any findings that current policies result in inequitable education or health outcomes
- Mandates a report to legislative committees by January 19, 2015 with preliminary findings and suggestions for possible legislative action; designated as a one-time appropriation
Legislative Description
Health impact assessment money appropriated, and report required.
Last Action
Author added Johnson, S.
4/25/2014
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Policy3/21/2014
Education Policy3/19/2014
Full Bill Text
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