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MN SF630

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greg Clausen

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 125A.02, subdivision 1a, to add homeless children as eligible for early educational services, effective July 1, 2015.

  • Expands the definition of "child with a disability" to include children ages three through seven who may develop an identifiable condition because the child is homeless.

  • Appropriates $50,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 for fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the Department of Education.

  • Requires the Department of Education to provide training on homelessness and its associated experiences to Part C early intervention staff members at state and school district levels and interagency early intervention committees.

  • Allows any unspent balance from the first year to carry forward and remain available in the second year.

Legislative Description

Homeless children early educational services eligibility authorization and appropriation

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

3/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2015
Education2/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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