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MN SF2352

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Paul T. Anderson

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Modifies the Minnesota State High School League's annual reporting requirement to make information available to the commissioner of education rather than preparing a formal written report for legislature.

  • Reduces the threshold for triggering an independent hearing on proposed eligibility bylaws and procedures from 100 to 25 parents or guardians requesting the hearing.

  • Requires the league to maintain a public docket on its website with historical and proposed eligibility changes, post proposed changes for at least 30 days before board meetings, and reconcile duplicate eligibility policies and procedures.

  • Establishes a fair hearing process for student eligibility appeals requiring the league to publish appeal criteria, indicate conditions and timelines for hearings, and provide reasons for denying hearings.

  • Expands the commissioner of education's annual review requirements to include complaints and lawsuits filed against the league, executive director performance reviews, affirmative action and sexual harassment policy implementation, and evaluation of proposed policy changes for legal compliance.

Legislative Description

Office of Legislative Auditor's April 2017 evaluation report of the Minnesota State High School League recommendations implementation

Last Action

Referred to E-12 Policy

4/27/2017

Committee Referrals

E-12 Policy4/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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