Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF3860

Introduced
2/19/24  

Caption

English learner programs and alternative education programs modification

Impact

The impact of SF3860 on state laws includes amendments to existing statutes related to funding and accountability for student support personnel to ensure that districts can hire adequate support staff. The bill earmarks specific appropriations and sets out a framework for measuring the effectiveness of these educational programs, thereby emphasizing accountability and the demonstration of improved student outcomes. Moreover, it proposes to offer grant funding that could change how local schools use resources for education.

Summary

SF3860 is a legislative proposal aimed at modifying English learner programs and alternative education initiatives in Minnesota. The bill seeks to enhance the support for student personnel and provide financial aid to districts and charter schools engaged in educational reform aimed at improving outcomes for English learners. The legislation includes provisions for the establishment of pilot programs that will require school districts to submit models to show how they plan to utilize funding effectively for English learner programming and alternative educational options.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SF3860 include discussions on the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the proposed interventions for English learners and alternative education students. Supporters argue that the bill provides essential support for underrepresented student populations, while critics may raise concerns about the adequacy and efficiency of the implementation processes for the newly proposed programs. This dichotomy is pivotal as it influences both fiscal implications and the educational landscape within the state.

Companion Bills

MN HF3370

Similar To English learner programs and alternative education programs modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF3370

English learner programs and alternative education programs modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF3372

Microcredential for teachers and administrators of English learners established, student support personnel aid for area learning centers provided, fully funded alternative programs and English learner programs task force established, rulemaking authorized, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF2738

Microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English learner programs established, English learner revenue formula modified to provide additional revenue for a student with limited or interrupted formal education, English learner staff ratio reporting created, and money appropriated.

MN SF3661

LEAPS Act modifications; English language learners provisions modifications

MN SF4965

Student support personnel aid for school districts and charter schools with declining enrollment allowed uses modification

MN SF3182

Microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English Learner programs establishment; appropriating money

MN SF844

Allowed uses of student support personnel aid modification for school districts and charter schools with declining enrollment

MN HF4216

Safe schools aid created, student support personnel aid repealed, and money appropriated.

MN SF474

Chronic absenteeism reduction personnel aid funding from school districts and charter schools authorization

MN SF4590

Early learning programs modification

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