as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/12/2015 05:24pm
A bill for an act
relating to education; providing for concurrent enrollment; appropriating money;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 120B.13, subdivision 4; 124D.09,
subdivisions 5, 8.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120B.13, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
The
commissioner shall submit the following information on rigorous course takingnew text begin ,
desegregated by student subgroup, school district, and postsecondary institution, new text end to the
education committees of the legislature each year by February 1:
(1) the number of pupils enrolled in postsecondary enrollment options under section
124D.09, including concurrent enrollment, new text begin career and technical education courses offered
as a concurrent enrollment course, new text end advanced placement, and international baccalaureate
courses in each school district;
(2) the number of teachers in each district attending training programs offered by the
college board, International Baccalaureate North America, Inc., or Minnesota concurrent
enrollment programs;
(3) the number of teachers in each district participating in support programs;
(4) recent trends in the field of postsecondary enrollment options under section
124D.09, including concurrent enrollment, advanced placement, and international
baccalaureate programs;
(5) expenditures for each category in this section and under sections 124D.09 and
124D.091new text begin , including career and technical education courses offered as a concurrent
enrollment coursenew text end ; and
(6) other recommendations for the state program or the postsecondary enrollment
options under section 124D.09, including concurrent enrollment.
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.09, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Notwithstanding any other law to the
contrary, an 11th or 12th grade pupil enrolled in a school or an American Indian-controlled
tribal contract or grant school eligible for aid under section 124D.83, except a foreign
exchange pupil enrolled in a district under a cultural exchange program, may apply to an
eligible institution, as defined in subdivision 3, to enroll in nonsectarian courses offered by
that postsecondary institution. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a 9th or 10th
grade pupil enrolled in a district or an American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant
school eligible for aid under section 124D.83, except a foreign exchange pupil enrolled in
a district under a cultural exchange program, may apply to enroll in nonsectarian courses
offered under subdivision 10deleted text begin , if after all 11th and 12th grade students have applied for a
course, additional students are necessary to offer the coursedeleted text end . new text begin A 9th or 10th grade pupil's
eligibility to participate in the course is at the discretion of the school district and the
eligible postsecondary institution providing the course offered under subdivision 10. new text end If an
institution accepts a secondary pupil for enrollment under this section, the institution shall
send written notice to the pupil, the pupil's school or school district, and the commissioner
within ten days of acceptance. The notice must indicate the course and hours of enrollment
of that pupil. If the pupil enrolls in a course for postsecondary credit, the institution must
notify the pupil about payment in the customary manner used by the institution.
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.09, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
A pupil who first enrolls in grade 9 may not
enroll in postsecondary courses under this section for secondary credit for more than
the equivalent of four academic years. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 10 may not
enroll in postsecondary courses under this section for secondary credit for more than
the equivalent of three academic years. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 11 may not
enroll in postsecondary courses under this section for secondary credit for more than the
equivalent of two academic years. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 12 may not enroll in
postsecondary courses under this section for secondary credit for more than the equivalent
of one academic year. If a pupil in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 first enrolls in a postsecondary
course for secondary credit during the school year, the time of participation shall be
reduced proportionately. If a pupil is in a learning year or other year-round program and
begins each grade in the summer session, summer sessions shall not be counted against
the time of participation. new text begin If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate,
the limit on participation does not apply to that pupil. new text end A pupil who has graduated from
high school cannot participate in a program under this section. A pupil who has completed
course requirements for graduation but who has not received a diploma may participate in
the program under this section.
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The sums indicated in this section
are appropriated from the general fund to the Office of Higher Education for the fiscal
years designated.
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For postsecondary institutions to
develop new concurrent enrollment courses under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09,
subdivision 10, that satisfy the elective standard for career and technical education.
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$ new text end |
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1,000,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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1,000,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.
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For grants to postsecondary
institutions currently sponsoring a concurrent enrollment course to expand existing
programs:
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$ new text end |
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150,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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150,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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The commissioner shall determine the application process and the grant amounts.
The commissioner must give preference to expanding programs that are at capacity. Any
balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.
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The sums indicated in this section are
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal years
designated.
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For concurrent enrollment programs
under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.091:
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$ new text end |
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9,000,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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9,000,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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If the appropriation is insufficient, the commissioner must proportionately reduce
the aid payment to each district. Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is
available in the second year.
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For grants to community
organizations to disseminate information to students and their families about dual-credit
opportunities in high school.
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$ new text end |
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200,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.
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For grants to school districts
to develop concurrent enrollment courses under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09,
subdivision 10, that satisfy the elective standard for career and technical education.
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$ new text end |
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1,000,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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1,000,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.
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For school districts to
send teachers to training programs and follow-up workshops provided by an eligible
postsecondary institution for courses offered under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09,
subdivision 10.
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$ new text end |
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250,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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250,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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The commissioner shall determine the payment process and the amount of the subsidy.
Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.
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For teacher coursework,
prior learning assessments, and training necessary to be qualified to teach college courses
through concurrent enrollment:
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$ new text end |
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500,000 new text end |
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2016 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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500,000 new text end |
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2017 new text end |
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A school district may apply to the commissioner for a grant on behalf of a teacher for
coursework, prior learning assessments, and training necessary to teach college courses
offered through concurrent enrollment. The commissioner shall determine the payment
process and the amount of the subsidy. Any balance in the first year does not cancel but
is available in the second year.
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