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Education Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
3:00 PM, Livestream YouTube

Minutes

Present: Senator Roger C. Chamberlain - Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn Vice Chair, Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Steve Cwodzinski, Senator Zach Duckworth, Senator Jason Isaacson, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Scott J. Newman, Senator Charles W. Wiger

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Roger C. Chamberlain called the meeting to order at 3:05

S.F. 351: Senator Chamberlain: Distance learning financial aid for families due to COVID-19; appropriation.

Senator Chamberlain handed the gavel to Senator Eichorn. Senator Chamberlain presented SF 351.

Testifiers: Heather Mueller, Asst. Commissioner, MDE

Dustin Reeder, Pres. Anoka/Ramsey Athletic Assoc

Fatoun Ali, Parent

 


Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 379: Senator Draheim: Charter schools authorizer review requirements modification.

Senator Chamberlain took the gavel. Senator Draheim presented SF 379

Testifiers: Matt Hillman, Northfield School District, Superintendent

Daron Korte, Asst. Commissioner MDE


Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 408: Senator Housley: Pupil transportation sparsity revenue percent update.

Senator Housley presented SF 408

Testifiers: Steve Massey, Forest Lake School, Superintendent

Krisi Fenner, Admin. Bemidji Public Schools


Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 96: Senator Ruud: High school league member public schools\' separate teams provision violation clarification.

Senator Ruud presented SF 96

Testifiers: Beth Stelzer, Founder of Save Women's Sports

Kristopher Hunt, MD FACEP, Medical Director, USA Powerlifting

Roger Aronson, MN State High School League

Skye Vang, Out Front MN


Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:35


 
                                                                      
Senator Roger C. Chamberlain, Chair
                                                                      
Judith Donovan, Legislative Assistant