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MN SF1939

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Pederson

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "English learner" under Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 124D.59, subdivision 2
  • Grades 4-12 pupils who took a commissioner-provided emerging academic English assessment in the previous school year are not counted as English learners for funding purposes unless they scored below the state cutoff score
  • Pupils not enrolled in an English learner educational program during the current fiscal year are not counted as English learners for pupil units or state aid
  • Increases the threshold for excluding English learners from funding from five years to seven years of average daily membership in Minnesota public schools since July 1, 1996

Legislative Description

English learner qualification modification

Last Action

Referred to Education

2/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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