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Classroom cellphone use, a prohibition on book bans and a push to address poor attendance were among the education measures approved by the Legislature. It also found funding to assist student teachers and offer schools relief on literacy training deadlines.

Lawmakers in Minnesota want to cap out-of-pocket child care costs.

Backing for preschool scholarships grows at Minnesota Legislature May 8, 2021 — 8:00am Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota Legislature appears ready to pass a significant increase in early-learning scholarships with rare bipartisan support on behalf of needy Minnesota families whose kids arent ready for kindergarten. However, with only days to go in the session, its unclear how big a bill will squeeze through the Hous...