May 25, 2019
Special Session Ends: What Got Approved for E-12 Education?
Minnesota legislators adjourned around 7 am Saturday after 21-hour Special Session that approved $543 million…
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April 19, 2019
MREA Analysis: Can SPED Costs Be Predicted?
Both Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker have spoken of their…
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April 10, 2019
Senate, House Education Bills Differ Significantly
The Senate's Omnibus E-12 bill (SF 7 DE1) differs significantly from that of the House's…
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March 31, 2019
State Education Funding Plans Take Shape
The Minnesota House DFL on Monday released its budget targets that included $900 million over…
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March 23, 2019
Governor Adjusts Budget Plan, House Target Shares Monday
Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday changes to his budget plan in light of the reduced…
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March 3, 2019
Minnesota House Deadline Looms: Key Education Policies At Play
Tiered Licensure changes, comprehensive sex education, SPED paperwork and Dyslexia related bills are among the…
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February 1, 2019
Minnesota Schools Face Rising Special Education Needs
Minnesota schools face rising challenges related to Special Education. House lawmakers received an in-depth look…
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February 1, 2019
MDE Testifies on Issues with Special Education Funding
Dr. Tom Melcher, director of School Finance for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), testified…
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August 24, 2018
Senate E-12 Policy Committee Holds SPED Hearings
Funding models for special education in other states was a key focus of a hearing…
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