Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4912

Introduced
3/13/24  

Caption

Onetime aid to improve student attendance created, and money appropriated.

Impact

The financial resources allocated under HF4912 are intended to support programs that help build relationships with students to prevent absenteeism. Eligible uses for the funds include personalized communication strategies such as phone calls, text messaging, and home visits aimed at re-engaging students. The funding is substantial, with a proposed total of approximately $20 million earmarked for this initiative, representing a significant investment in student engagement at a crucial stage of their educational journey.

Summary

House File 4912 (HF4912) is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing student attendance through one-time financial aid. The bill proposes appropriating funds from the general state budget specifically allocated to bolster connections between students and schools. The goal is to provide districts with a monetary incentive to implement programs that foster regular attendance and connection to educational institutions. Each school district or charter school would receive aid based on its student enrollment figures.

Contention

While promoting student attendance is broadly supported, the bill may face scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of proposed aid distribution and the strategies employed by districts to utilize these funds. Concerns may arise about how individually tailored programs will be developed, deployed, and monitored for success. Additionally, questions surrounding accountability and the long-term sustainability of such initiatives could generate debate among stakeholders, particularly about whether the bill adequately addresses the diverse needs of various school populations.

Companion Bills

MN SF4907

Similar To Onetime aid creation to improve student attendance

Previously Filed As

MN SF4907

Onetime aid creation to improve student attendance

MN HF4216

Safe schools aid created, student support personnel aid repealed, and money appropriated.

MN HF768

Education savings accounts created as a learning option for students, and money appropriated.

MN HF2043

Student attendance marketing campaign funding provided, 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 HF5

Free school lunch and breakfast provided for students, and money appropriated.

MN SF5252

Omnibus Education supplemental appropriations

MN SF5

Omnibus E-12 Education policy and appropriations

MN HF4722

Pilot program created to provide meal stipends to full-time PSEO students, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF5126

Pilot project created to provide school meals to students attending online school programs, report required, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.