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MN HF1147

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Coulter

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for school-age care programs beyond the current kindergarten through grade 6 restriction to include certain prekindergarten children
  • Newly eligible prekindergarten children include those with disabilities as defined under Minnesota statute section 125A.02, and those experiencing temporary family or related problems
  • School boards may offer these programs through community education or allow community groups, for-profit entities, or nonprofit organizations to use school facilities
  • Programs must include adult supervision when school is not in session, parental involvement, K-12 partnerships, opportunities for secondary students to work with younger children, and access to school facilities
  • Districts may charge sliding-scale fees based on family income and must maintain separate accounting for program funds within the community services fund

Legislative Description

School-age care programs authorized to provide services to eligible prekindergarten students.

Last Action

Author added Feist

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Children and Families Finance and Policy2/26/2025
Education Policy2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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