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MN SF1939
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Pederson
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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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