HF 1424

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution,
article XIII, section 1; providing for high quality in
public education through equitable and adequate
funding.

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

Section 1.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to
the people. If the amendment is adopted, article XIII, section
1, will read:
new text end

Section 1.

The stability of a republican form of
government depending mainly upon the intelligence of the people,
it is the duty of the legislature to establish a deleted text begin general deleted text end new text begin high
quality new text end and uniform system of public schools. The legislature
shall make such provisions new text begin to provide equitable and adequate
funding new text end by taxation or otherwise as will secure a thorough and
efficient system of public schools throughout the state.

Sec. 2. new text begin SCHEDULE AND QUESTION.
new text end

new text begin The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the people at
the 2006 general election. The question submitted shall be:
new text end

new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide
equitable and adequate funding for high quality public schools
throughout the state?
new text end

new text begin Yes .......
No ........"
new text end