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HF 3434

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/31/2022 06:40pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to education; creating an ethnic studies requirement; creating an Ethnic
Studies Task Force; authorizing rulemaking; requiring a report; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 120B.024, subdivision 1;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 120B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 120B.024, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Graduation requirements.

(a) Students deleted text begin beginning 9th grade in the
2011-2012 school year and later
deleted text end must successfully complete the following high school level
credits for graduation:

(1) four credits of language arts sufficient to satisfy all of the academic standards in
English language arts;

(2) three credits of mathematics, including an algebra II credit or its equivalent, sufficient
to satisfy all of the academic standards in mathematics;

(3) an algebra I credit by the end of 8th grade sufficient to satisfy all of the 8th grade
standards in mathematics;

(4) three credits of science, including at least one credit of biology, one credit of chemistry
or physics, and one elective credit of science. The combination of credits under this clause
must be sufficient to satisfy (i) all of the academic standards in either chemistry or physics
and (ii) all other academic standards in science;

(5) three and one-half credits of social studies, encompassing at least United States
history, geography, new text begin ethnic studies, new text end government and citizenship, world history, and economics
sufficient to satisfy all of the academic standards in social studies;

(6) one credit of the arts sufficient to satisfy all of the state or local academic standards
in the arts; and

(7) a minimum of seven elective credits.

(b) A school district is encouraged to offer a course for credit in government and
citizenship to deleted text begin 11th or 12th gradedeleted text end studentsnew text begin in grade 11 or 12new text end who begin deleted text begin 9thdeleted text end gradenew text begin 9new text end in the
2020-2021 school year and later, that satisfies the government and citizenship requirement
in paragraph (a), clause (5).

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for students beginning grade 9 in the
2023-2024 school year and later.
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [120B.025] ETHNIC STUDIES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin "Ethnic studies" means the critical and interdisciplinary study
of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people
of color within and beyond the United States. Ethnic studies analyzes the ways in which
race and racism have been and continue to be powerful social, cultural, and political forces,
and the connection of race to other groups of stratification, including gender, class, sexuality,
and legal status.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) A student beginning grade 9 in the 2024-2025 school year
and later must successfully complete a semester-long ethnic studies course to graduate from
high school. The course must meet the minimum requirements of the model curriculum
under subdivision 6. A district or charter school must offer an ethnic studies course that
fulfills the requirements of this paragraph without increasing the number of credits required
for graduation under section 120B.024.
new text end

new text begin (b) School districts and charter schools must provide ethnic studies instruction in
elementary schools and middle schools by the 2025-2026 school year in accordance with
Department of Education rules on ethnic studies.
new text end

new text begin (c) Ethnic studies instruction must meet statewide academic standards for ethnic studies
curriculum.
new text end

new text begin (d) An ethnic studies course may focus specifically on a particular group of national or
ethnic origin, including Hmong Studies or Somali Studies.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of education must adopt rules for statewide
academic standards for ethnic studies curriculum to be required for all kindergarten through
grade 12 students. The rules must include a process for implementing standards statewide.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin School needs assessment. new text end

new text begin (a) A school district or charter school must conduct
an ethnic studies school needs assessment with students, parents or guardians, and community
members to determine the priorities for course selection, implementation, and timeline. The
ethnic studies school needs assessment must include qualitative and quantitative components.
Qualitative priorities must include a schoolwide listening session or feedback forum with
students, parents or guardians, and community members. Quantitative priorities must include
a school survey.
new text end

new text begin (b) A school district or charter school must annually evaluate the implementation of
ethnic studies instruction by seeking feedback from students, parents or guardians, and
community members. A school district or charter school must report to the commissioner
of education in the form and manner determined by the commissioner on plans to modify
implementation based on the annual evaluation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin (a) The Department of Education must hire dedicated
ethnic studies staff sufficient to fulfill the following department duties:
new text end

new text begin (1) ensure that each school district or charter school implements ethnic studies courses
and curriculum that fulfill ethnic studies standards;
new text end

new text begin (2) create a model ethnic studies curriculum in accordance with subdivision 6;
new text end

new text begin (3) support school districts and charter schools in providing training for teachers and
school district staff to successfully implement ethnic studies standards;
new text end

new text begin (4) require each school district or charter school to annually evaluate the implementation
of the ethnic studies curriculum by seeking feedback from students, parents or guardians,
and community members;
new text end

new text begin (5) encourage school districts and charter schools to hire a dedicated coordinator for
ethnic studies implementation with support from the Department of Education; and
new text end

new text begin (6) make available to school districts and charter schools the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) a model ethnic studies curriculum;
new text end

new text begin (ii) an ethnic studies school survey for each school district and charter school to use as
part of a school needs assessment;
new text end

new text begin (iii) a list of recommended materials, resources, sample curricula, and pedagogical skills
for use in kindergarten through grade 12 that accurately reflect the diversity of the state of
Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (iv) training materials for teachers and district and school staff, including an ethnic
studies coordinator, to implement ethnic studies requirements, including a school needs
assessment; and
new text end

new text begin (v) other resources to assist districts and charter schools in successfully implementing
ethnic studies standards.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must review the ethnic studies standards, once adopted, every ten
years. Review of the state standards must include robust community engagement and
consultation with stakeholders.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Model curriculum. new text end

new text begin (a) The Department of Education must create a model
ethnic studies curriculum that school districts and charter schools are encouraged to use.
The department must encourage school districts and charter schools implementing the model
curriculum to use materials authored by members of the community that is the subject of
the course. The model curriculum must:
new text end

new text begin (1) use various forms of pedagogy to meet all students' needs, including participatory
or research-based models for real-world connections to the current society;
new text end

new text begin (2) include a power, race, class, and gender analysis as part of the course via literature,
discussion, classwork, and homework as it relates to ethnic studies courses; and
new text end

new text begin (3) include an intersectional analysis of climate, health, food, housing, education, and
policy.
new text end

new text begin (b) The model ethnic studies curriculum must include the following topics:
new text end

new text begin (1) Latinx studies;
new text end

new text begin (2) African American studies;
new text end

new text begin (3) Asian American studies;
new text end

new text begin (4) Indigenous or First Nation studies; or
new text end

new text begin (5) introduction to ethnic studies.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2022, except subdivision 3, which
is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin ETHNIC STUDIES TASK FORCE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Task force established. new text end

new text begin (a) The Ethnic Studies Task Force is established
to advise the commissioner of education on ethnic studies standards, curriculum, and
resources necessary to implement ethnic studies requirements under Minnesota Statutes,
section 120B.025. The commissioner must appoint members of the task force by July 1,
2022, with input from the Minnesota Ethnic Studies Coalition.
new text end

new text begin (b) The Ethnic Studies Task Force must have 25 members, as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) five community members with a demonstrated commitment to ethnic studies;
new text end

new text begin (2) three public school students in grades 9 to 12;
new text end

new text begin (3) two public school students in grades 6 to 8;
new text end

new text begin (4) three parents or guardians of public kindergarten through grade 12 students;
new text end

new text begin (5) three Minnesota-based, college-level faculty experts in ethnic studies;
new text end

new text begin (6) three ethnic studies high school teachers;
new text end

new text begin (7) three ethnic studies grades 6 to 8 teachers; and
new text end

new text begin (8) three ethnic studies kindergarten to grade 5 teachers.
new text end

new text begin (c) Demographics of the task force must be inclusive and represent the ethnic and racial
diversity of the state, including gender and sexual orientation, immigrant status, and religious
and linguistic background.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force must:
new text end

new text begin (1) develop ethnic studies standards to propose for adoption into existing statewide
academic standards for public schools;
new text end

new text begin (2) recommend professional learning requirements for educators and staff to facilitate
the successful implementation of ethnic studies courses;
new text end

new text begin (3) recommend resources and materials that school districts and charter schools may
use to implement ethnic studies standards; and
new text end

new text begin (4) review the model ethnic studies curriculum developed by the Department of Education
under section 120B.025.
new text end

new text begin (b) The task force must provide to the commissioner of education the ethnic studies
standards and recommendations by October 31, 2023, and its approval or recommendations
for changes to the model ethnic studies curriculum by July 1, 2024.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Meetings and compensation. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force must convene on at least a
bimonthly basis and must hold the first meeting no later than October 15, 2022.
new text end

new text begin (b) Members of the task force shall receive a stipend of $250 per month for their time,
work, and expertise.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide meeting space and technical
assistance for the task force.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Statewide academic standards. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt the academic
standards for ethnic studies curriculum developed by the task force using the expedited
rulemaking process in Minnesota Statutes, section 14.389.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Ethnic Studies Task Force. new text end

new text begin For the Ethnic Studies Task Force:
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin .......
new text end
new text begin .....
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Ethnic studies implementation. new text end

new text begin (a) To implement statewide academic standards
for ethnic studies curriculum:
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin .......
new text end
new text begin .....
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end

new text begin (b) Of this amount, $....... is for two ethnic studies specialists at the Department of
Education to provide support to school districts seeking to establish or strengthen ethnic
studies courses.
new text end

new text begin (c) The base for fiscal year 2024 is $.......
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Ethnic studies community consultation. new text end

new text begin (a) To consult with community
members throughout Minnesota on the development of ethnic studies curriculum, resources,
and implementation support:
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin .......
new text end
new text begin .....
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end

new text begin (b) The base for fiscal year 2024 is $.......
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Ethnic studies school grants. new text end

new text begin (a) For competitive grants to school districts
and charter schools to develop and implement ethnic studies courses:
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin .......
new text end
new text begin .....
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must consult with the Ethnic Studies Task Force to develop criteria
for the grants.
new text end

new text begin (c) The base for fiscal year 2024 is $.......
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2022.
new text end