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MN SF630
Bill
Status
2/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Greg Clausen
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 125A.02, subdivision 1a, to add homeless children as eligible for early educational services, effective July 1, 2015.
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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.
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Appropriates $50,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 for fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the Department of Education.
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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.
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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