1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education; establishing a due date for an evaluation report of the early 
1.3 	learning scholarships;amending Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 
1.4 	124D.165, subdivision 5.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 124D.165, subdivision 5, 
1.7 	is amended to read:
1.8 		Subd. 5.Report required. The commissioner shall contract with an independent 
1.9 	contractor to evaluate the early learning scholarship program. The evaluation must 
1.10 	include recommendations regarding the appropriate scholarship amount, efficiency, and 
1.11 	effectiveness of the administration, and impact on kindergarten readiness. By January 
1.12 	15, 2016, the commissioner shall submit a written copy of the evaluation to the chairs 
1.13 	and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with primary 
1.14 	jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education.