SF 1283

1st Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/15/2013 09:19am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; education; creating a Career Pathways Advisory
Task Force.

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

Section 1. new text begin CAREER PATHWAYS ADVISORY TASK FORCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin A Career Pathways Advisory Task Force is
established to make recommendations to the legislature, consistent with Minnesota
Statutes, sections 120B.30, subdivision 1, and 120B.35, subdivision 3.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin The Career Pathways Advisory Task Force shall have 15
members appointed by July 15, 2013, as follows:
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new text begin (1) one member appointed by the Minnesota Association of Career and Technical
Administrators;
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new text begin (2) one member appointed by the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical
Education;
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new text begin (3) one member appointed by the University of Minnesota who is a faculty member
working to develop career and technical educators in Minnesota;
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new text begin (4) one member appointed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities who is
a faculty member working to develop career and technical educators in Minnesota;
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new text begin (5) one member appointed by the National Research Center for Career and Technical
Education;
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new text begin (6) one member appointed by the Minnesota Department of Education;
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new text begin (7) one member appointed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching;
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new text begin (8) one member appointed by the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education;
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new text begin (9) one member appointed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities from
faculty for foundational skills and general education; and
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new text begin (10) six members appointed by the commissioner of education who have expertise in
any of the areas with which the task force has been charged in subdivision 5.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Terms. new text end

new text begin Each member shall serve until the task force sunsets, unless
replaced by their appointing authority.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin First meeting; acting chair; chair. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of education shall
convene the first meeting by August 15, 2013, and shall act as chair until the task force
elects a chair from among its members at the first meeting.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The duties of the task force are to develop recommendations
on how to:
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new text begin (1) improve secondary and postsecondary outcomes for students and adult learners;
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new text begin (2) align secondary and postsecondary education programs serving students and
adult learners;
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new text begin (3) align secondary and postsecondary education programs and Minnesota's
workforce needs; and
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new text begin (4) measure and evaluate the combined effectiveness of Minnesota's public
kindergarten through grade 12 and postsecondary education programs.
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new text begin (b) In preparing these recommendations, the task force shall seek the advice of
education providers, employers, policy makers, and other interested stakeholders, and
shall consider how to:
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new text begin (1) better inform students about career options, occupational trends, and educational
paths leading to viable and rewarding careers that reduce the gap between demand for and
preparation of a skilled Minnesota workforce;
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new text begin (2) in consultation with a student's family, develop and periodically adapt as needed
an education and work plan for each student aligned with the student's personal and
professional interests, abilities, skills, and aspirations;
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new text begin (3) improve monitoring of high school students' progress with targeted interventions
and support and remove the need for remedial instruction;
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new text begin (4) increase and accelerate opportunities for secondary school students to earn
postsecondary credits leading to a certificate, industry license, or degree;
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new text begin (5) better align high school courses and expectations and postsecondary
credit-bearing courses;
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new text begin (6) better align high school standards and assessments, postsecondary readiness
measures and entrance requirements, and the expectations of Minnesota employers;
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new text begin (7) increase the rates at which students complete a postsecondary certificate,
industry license, or degree; and
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new text begin (8) provide graduates of two-year and four-year postsecondary institutions with the
foundational skills needed for civic engagement, ongoing employment, and continuous
learning.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Compensation. new text end

new text begin The task force members shall not be compensated and
their expenses shall not be reimbursed.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Staff; technical assistance. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of education, on request
by the task force, will provide technical assistance and provide staff assistance sufficient
for the task force to carry out its duties.
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By February 15, 2014, the task force shall submit a written
report describing its recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees and divisions with primary jurisdiction over kindergarten through
grade 12 education.
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new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Sunset. new text end

new text begin The task force expires the day after the task force reports to the
legislature, or February 15, 2014, whichever is earlier.
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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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