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MN SF1554
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Carla Nelson
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AI Summary
- Extends the Online and Digital Learning Advisory Council's expiration date from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2020
- Modifies the council's duties to make policy recommendations to the commissioner and legislative committees by December 15 each year on online and digital learning matters including quality assurance, teacher qualifications, program approval, special education, attendance, program design, and equal access
- Requires the council to oversee development and maintenance of a catalog of publicly available digital learning content aligned to Minnesota academic standards, including indexing and methods for user feedback
- Appropriates $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2018 and $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2019 for grants to develop and implement digital curriculum consistent with Minnesota academic standards
- Limits maximum grant awards to $500,000 per applicant per year and requires at least one grant for creating new open educational resources and at least one grant for expanding access to existing online learning programs
Legislative Description
Online and digital learning advisory council duties and expiration modification, digital curriculum development grant program and appropriation
Last Action
Referred to E-12 Policy
2/27/2017
Committee Referrals
E-12 Policy2/27/2017
Full Bill Text
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