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MN HF58

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Duane Quam

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Prohibits K-12 school districts, charter schools, and Minnesota State colleges/universities from teaching nine defined "racist or sexist concepts," including that any race or sex is inherently superior, that individuals are inherently racist/sexist by virtue of their race or sex, or that meritocracy is racist or sexist

  • Bans educational institutions from hosting speakers, requiring materials, or contracting with entities that promote the prohibited concepts

  • Protects students from being penalized for refusing to adopt or express any of the defined concepts

  • Creates a private right of action allowing any Minnesota resident to sue educational institutions in district court for alleged violations

  • Mandates that courts enjoin violating institutions from receiving state funding for the following fiscal year and award costs and attorney fees to successful complainants

Legislative Description

Teaching of racist or sexist concepts prohibited, and private rights of action created.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education Policy2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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