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MN HF1147
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Coulter
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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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