Education Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
8:30 AM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Mary K. Kunesh - Chair, Senator Heather Gustafson Vice Chair, Senator Jason Rarick, Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin
Absent: Senator Eric Lucero
Absent: Senator Eric Lucero
Senator Mary K. Kunesh called the meeting to order at 8:35am
Call to Order
S.F. 3503: Senator Maye Quade: Girl Scouts community engagement program grant appropriation.
Senator Maye Quade presents S.F. 3503 The following individuals testified on S.F.3503: Sara Gangelhoff, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement; Paulette Bonneur, Director of New Initiatives, Mentored Troop Leader; Cecelia Jorde, Girl Scout Alumnae
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3503, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Maye Quade presents S.F. 3503 The following individuals testified on S.F.3503: Sara Gangelhoff, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement; Paulette Bonneur, Director of New Initiatives, Mentored Troop Leader; Cecelia Jorde, Girl Scout Alumnae
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3503, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3896: Senator Boldon: Literacy interventions grant appropriation.
Senator Cwodzinski moved the A1 amendment to S.F. 3896. MOTION PREVAILED Senator Boldon Presents SF3896 The following individuals testified on S.F.3896: Cindy Russell, Executive Director of The Reading Center; Michelle Cambrice, Director Journey School St Paul
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3896, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Cwodzinski moved the A1 amendment to S.F. 3896. MOTION PREVAILED Senator Boldon Presents SF3896 The following individuals testified on S.F.3896: Cindy Russell, Executive Director of The Reading Center; Michelle Cambrice, Director Journey School St Paul
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3896, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3978: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Voluntary prekindergarten program modifications.
Senator Oumou Verbeten presents SF3978 The following individuals testified on S.F.3978: Jim Grathwol, SPPS lobbyist
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3978, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Oumou Verbeten presents SF3978 The following individuals testified on S.F.3978: Jim Grathwol, SPPS lobbyist
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 3978, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4688: Senator Kunesh: Adjusted general revenue definition modification.
Senator Gustafson assumed Chair duties. Senator Kunesh presents SF4688
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4688, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Gustafson assumed Chair duties. Senator Kunesh presents SF4688
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4688, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4690: Senator Kunesh: Developmental screening aid payment clarification provision.
Senator Kunesh presents SF4690.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4690, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Kunesh presents SF4690.
Senator Gustafson moved that S.F. 4690, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2959: Senator Mohamed: Students writing skills improvement grant authorization and appropriation.
Senator Kunesh assumed Chair duties Senator Gustafson moves the A1 amendment Senator Mohamed presents SF2959 The following individuals testified on S.F.2959: Dr. Jamal Adam, Executive Director, 826 MSP; Mubashir Mohamoud, student; Muniratu Shaibu, student, will submit a statement read by Annie Chen; Lila Coval, student, will submit a statement read by Cristeta Boarini
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 2959, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Kunesh assumed Chair duties Senator Gustafson moves the A1 amendment Senator Mohamed presents SF2959 The following individuals testified on S.F.2959: Dr. Jamal Adam, Executive Director, 826 MSP; Mubashir Mohamoud, student; Muniratu Shaibu, student, will submit a statement read by Annie Chen; Lila Coval, student, will submit a statement read by Cristeta Boarini
Senator Kunesh moved that S.F. 2959, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34am.
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Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Chair |
Emma Zellmer, Committee Administrator |