HF 3221 Summary

• Increases general education formula allowance from $6,728 (FY 2023) to $7,206 (FY 2024) and $7,566 (FY 2025 and later)

• Establishes science of reading requirements for K-12 instruction, excluding whole language, balanced literacy, and three-cueing methods; requires $250 million reading reset funding for curriculum materials, teacher training, and parent tutoring reimbursement

• Creates $20 million special education teacher pipeline grant program (split between seven-county metro area and greater Minnesota) to develop licensed special education teachers through partnerships with approved teacher preparation programs

• Modifies graduation requirements to mandate government and citizenship course for students beginning grade 9 in 2024-2025 school year and allows American Indian students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies

• Establishes short-call substitute teacher license pathway requiring associate's degree, teacher program enrollment, or one year of education support experience; allows schools to employ without full state certification through 2025