Special Education

May 25, 2019

Minnesota legislators adjourned around 7 am Saturday after 21-hour Special Session that approved $543 million…

Dawn Zimmerman

April 19, 2019

Both Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker have spoken of their…

Dawn Zimmerman

April 10, 2019

The Senate's Omnibus E-12 bill (SF 7 DE1) differs significantly from that of the House's…

Dawn Zimmerman

March 31, 2019

The Minnesota House DFL on Monday released its budget targets that included $900 million over…

Dawn Zimmerman

March 23, 2019

Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday changes to his budget plan in light of the reduced…

Dawn Zimmerman

March 3, 2019

Tiered Licensure changes, comprehensive sex education, SPED paperwork and Dyslexia related bills are among the…

Dawn Zimmerman

February 1, 2019

Minnesota schools face rising challenges related to Special Education. House lawmakers received an in-depth look…

Dawn Zimmerman

February 1, 2019

Dr. Tom Melcher, director of School Finance for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), testified…

Dawn Zimmerman

August 24, 2018

Funding models for special education in other states was a key focus of a hearing…

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