HF 4144

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

A bill for an act
relating to a uniform system of public schools; requiring the Department of
Education to examine educational programs throughout Minnesota to determine
if a general and uniform 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 UNIFORM SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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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 the opportunities for classes
provided as well as the opportunity to be taught by well-prepared and qualified instructors
throughout 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, 2007.
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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 2007 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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