HF 3734

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to public schools; requiring the Department of Education to examine
educational programs throughout Minnesota to determine if a general, uniform,
thorough, and efficient system of public schools exists; requiring a report;
appropriating money.

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

Section 1. new text begin STUDY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Study. new text end

new text begin The stability of a republican form of government depending
mainly upon the intelligence of the people, the Department of Education must examine
the educational programs provided to students in public school districts throughout the
state to determine if a uniform system of public schools exists throughout Minnesota.
The department analysis must include an examination of whether equal educational
opportunities for student achievement exist throughout the state. The department shall
assess the extent to which school size, tax base disparities, funding disparities, and facility
differences affect educational opportunities for achievement for all students in the state.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Report required. new text end

new text begin The Department of Education must report its findings to
the legislative committees having jurisdiction over birth through grade 12 education by
January 15, 2009.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... is appropriated in fiscal year 2009 from the general fund to the commissioner
of education for examination of educational programs.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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