MN HF3715

School districts must identify gifted and talented students and provide programs (changed from permissive "may" to mandatory "must"), including universal screening at least twice by end of grade 5 using commissioner-approved instruments beginning in 2027-2028 school year

Districts must adopt procedures for academic acceleration, including single-subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration, as well as early admission to kindergarten or first grade for gifted learners

Commissioner must publish approved screening instruments by July 1, 2027, and must report participation data including students identified for advanced academics, enrichment, full-time services, and acceleration, along with expenditures by category

Districts must provide ongoing staff professional development on gifted education requirements and evaluate program effectiveness at least twice yearly with input from students, parents, and teachers

Increases per-pupil gifted and talented revenue from $13 to an unspecified amount (dollar figure left blank in bill), effective fiscal year 2026, with appropriations for general education aid in fiscal years 2026 and 2027