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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.
Now, district leaders statewide are scrambling to explain to their communities that, in fact, they are facing massive cuts.
St. Paul Public Schools, the states's second largest district, projects a $150 million deficit for the 2024-25 academic year. Minneapolis Public Schools anticipates a $116 million shortfall.
DFL committee chairs have said they want to go over allocations for the universal school meals program, literacy efforts, student mental health needs and school transportation
Following a historic legislative session that delivered a big boost in funding, Minnesota lawmakers say the coming session will focus on adjustments to legislation on literacy, school meals, civics education and school resource officers. Here’s a guide.