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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Committee on Education Policy and Committee on Education Finance - 05/06/26
Transcript Highlights:
- The access and support of education in Minnesota is unmatched and fantastic, but like everyone else in
- of Education.
- </c> across across Minnesota. across across Minnesota.
- Oftentimes we hear kind of the gloom and doom of education in Minnesota.
- </c><01:15:14.760><c> in</c> the gloom and doom of education in the gloom and doom of education in Minnesota
Summary:
The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections.
Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts.
Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- is responsible, of course, for Minnesota is responsible, of course, for the<00:10:28.320><c> education
- We have ahead of us a tremendous opportunity to transform health and health care education in Minnesota
- We have ahead of us a tremendous opportunity to transform health and health care education in Minnesota
- a</c> healthc care education in Minnesota at a healthc care education in Minnesota at a time<00:16:49.360
- Yes, the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty educate future physicians, but they also care
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/04/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- </c> All from Minnesota schools. All from Minnesota schools.
- I'm a Doctor of Pharmacy and faculty at the University of Minnesota, where I've helped educate student
- </c> Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- would</c> about education in Minnesota, it would about education in Minnesota, it would be<00:05:03.400
- </c><00:43:40.400><c> Minnesota,</c> Hard of Hearing, uh Education Minnesota, Hard of Hearing, uh Education
- </c><00:43:46.840><c> the</c><00:43:46.960><c> Minnesota</c> Education Association, the Minnesota Education
- </c> Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota Department of Education.
- </c> Education Minnesota and our 84,000 Education Minnesota and our 84,000 members.<01:43:50.160><c>
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the financial aid analyst for the Office of Undergraduate Education at the University of Minnesota
- , but also as the son of a longtime Minnesota State educator and former MSCF member as well.
- , but also as the son of a longtime Minnesota State educator and former MSCF member as well.
- And through the Office of Higher Education, we do maintain, as well as Minnesota State and the U of M
- And through the Office of Higher Education, we do maintain, as well as Minnesota State and the U of M
Summary:
The Higher Education Conference Committee reviewed differences among the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals for state grant parameter changes and their effects on state grant spending, North Star Promise spending, and average student awards. Nonpartisan staff explained that the proposals use different combinations of parameter changes, with the Governor’s and Senate plans modeled to avoid or minimize rationing, while the House plan would require rationing to balance the program. Staff reported projected biennium balances of a positive $29.836 million for the Governor’s proposal, a negative $60.758 million for the House proposal without rationing, a positive $994,000 for the House proposal with rationing, and a positive $3.623 million for the Senate proposal; North Star Promise balances also varied, with the Senate showing a positive balance and the Governor and House with rationing showing negative balances. Staff also said the Senate proposal would extend availability of the state grant appropriation and suspend surplus procedures through fiscal year 2029, allowing the balance to carry forward.
The committee then focused on the House-only tuition and fee cap provision, which would limit the tuition recognized for state grant purposes for four-year programs to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities level, with 1% annual increases in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. House members said the cap was intended to address rising tuition, especially at the University of Minnesota, and to produce savings in the state grant program. The governor’s office confirmed the provision was not included in the Governor’s bill. Representatives from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Private College Council opposed the cap, arguing it would reduce awards for low-income students and shift costs to students rather than address underlying tuition pressures; they also said it could discourage enrollment at higher-cost institutions. Supporters from Minnesota State argued the cap would improve fairness because students at lower-tuition institutions are effectively capped lower, while students at more expensive institutions receive larger awards, and they said the legislature should intervene in a variable that has grown substantially over time.
Committee members questioned how the cap would work and whether it was tied to the Twin Cities campus rate. Testifiers clarified that the state grant formula is tied to the University of Minnesota level, but because Minnesota State institutions are below that level, the cap effectively limits their students to their own lower tuition while allowing higher awards at the University of Minnesota and private colleges. No formal vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated the committee would continue with item-by-item review of the remaining parameter changes and hear additional testimony from agencies and institutions.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate POCI Caucus Announces 2025 Priorities - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Educators and the Minnesota building Educators and the Minnesota building families<00:04:06.239>
- We're going to, as a DFL, as legislators, are serious about making Minnesota a top state for education
- We're going to, as a DFL, as legislators, are serious about making Minnesota a top state for education
- We're going to, as a DFL, as legislators, are serious about making Minnesota a top state for education
- We're going to, as a DFL, as legislators, are serious about making Minnesota a top state for education
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota, but also practice in Wadena, Minnesota.
- Minnesota, but also practice in Wadena, Minnesota.
- <c> Minnesota.
- Greater Minnesota?
- </c> women's healthcare in Minnesota. women's healthcare in Minnesota.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> access to early care and education access to early care and education creates<00:09:15.040><c> a
- leads to disparities care and education leads to disparities in<00:10:28.200><c> education</c><00:10
- :28.640><c> outcomes</c><00:10:29.320><c> long-term</c> in education outcomes long-term in education
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Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to be here to talk about the best-kept secret in Minnesota education.
- This meeting made Minnesota... ...schools, Talia's first choice, and kept her in state for her education
- Minnesota is at the front of the pack in educational outcomes nationally.
- for her time and service to the state of Minnesota.
- . government data practices and higher education.
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of Minnesota, and agriculture is a much better education than the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- of Minnesota, and agriculture is a much better education than the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- of Minnesota, and agriculture is a much better education than the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- of Minnesota, and agriculture is a much better education than the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- of Minnesota, and agriculture is a much better education than the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And as I've gotten in trouble as an attorney with Education Minnesota around the state, the need is there
- And as I've gotten in trouble as an attorney with Education Minnesota around the state, the need is there
- </c><01:17:49.400><c> Minnesota</c><01:17:49.880><c> around</c> attorney with Education Minnesota around
- attorney with Education Minnesota around the<01:17:50.320><c> state</c><01:17:51.159><c> uh</c><01:17
- My background in Career and Technical Education: I was the director of the Minnesota Foundation for Student
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Josiah Latant, executive director of the Minnesota P20 Education Partnership.
- </c><00:01:53.360><c> would</c><00:01:53.520><c> you</c> Minnesota P20 Education. would you Minnesota
- </c><00:02:40.640><c> P20</c><00:02:41.200><c> Education</c> director of the Minnesota P20 Education
- </c><00:02:57.599><c> P20</c><00:02:58.160><c> Education</c> of the Minnesota P20 Education of the Minnesota
- Currently, Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota, which is an extension of Education Minnesota, has 15 apprentices
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/11/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Training Education. Training Education.
- Minnesota currently also has 14 massage therapy programs, all teaching educational programs at 600 hours
- </c> extensive laws in Minnesota. extensive laws in Minnesota.
- I'm a co-founder of Minnesota Natural Health Coalition, and we were instrumental in educating toward
- cities are trying to decide what kind of education they need, cities can just adopt Minnesota 146A,
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/11/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> masterer the president of the Minnesota masterer the president of the Minnesota public<00:01:27.119
- They provide STEM education in the context of our history of innovation and invention here in Minnesota
- They have a really, really fun education. They have a really fun education program.
- These are Minnesota tax dollars; they should be going to Minnesota artists.
- These are Minnesota tax dollars; they should be going to Minnesota artists.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And so one of the other goals for direct admissions was to really try to promote Minnesota higher education
- And so one of the other goals for direct admissions was to really try to promote Minnesota higher education
- budget jurisdiction includes the Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- , the University of Minnesota, Mayo Medical School, and the Higher Education Facilities Authority.
- </c> the office of Higher Education Minnesota the office of Higher Education Minnesota state<01:29:12.920
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , educators, and Minnesota students, educators, and librarians.
- We are funded by the Minnesota Legislature through the Office of Higher Education and the Department
- We always pride ourselves in Minnesota being in the top five on every educational metric.
- We always pride ourselves in Minnesota being in the top five on every educational metric.
- We always pride ourselves in Minnesota being in the top five on every educational metric.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- from the Minnesota Department of Education to begin the school year earlier, allowing for an earlier
- Minnesota Department of Education to begin the school year earlier, allowing for an earlier end date
- </c> education for our Minnesota students education for our Minnesota students thank<00:09:26.640><c>
- So we want—we shouldn't have to choose between quality education in Minnesota and access to our lakes
- House File 1803 proposes two changes to address special education requirements required by Minnesota
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's available to eligible students attending a Minnesota public higher education institution or tribal
- I do hope that we will adopt the new educational attainment goal that was brought forward by the Minnesota
- 74% of all Minnesota jobs requiring some form of post-secondary education by 2031.
- I believe public two-year state colleges are the backbones of higher education in Minnesota, 48 campuses
- I believe public two-year state colleges are the backbones of higher education in Minnesota, 48 campuses
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So when we talk Minnesota.
- farmers, Minnesota workers, and members of the agricultural community in Minnesota.
- Agri-funded initiatives such as the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council ensure Minnesota
- Agree funded initiatives such as the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council ensure the Minnesota
- It is practical, applied education rooted in the daily realities of Minnesota agriculture. planning and
Bills:
HF3692
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> of</c> Minnesota educator colors educators of Minnesota educator colors educators of color<00:15
- Educators of Color and Teacher Mentorship and Retention Grants to the Minnesota Department of Education
- c> and</c> greater Minnesota educators of color and greater Minnesota educators of color and teacher<
- We represent 84,000 Education Minnesota.
- Minnesota is educators across the state.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance