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• For the record, my name is Caitlyn Snyder, representing Education Minnesota and our 84,000 educators
• Uh, Josiah Latant, executive director of the Minnesota P20 Education Partnership.
• Uh, Josiah Latant, executive director of the Minnesota P20 Education Partnership.
• Paul College, P20, Education Minnesota is supportive of this as well.
• supportive<01:10:09.199> of Education Minnesota is supportive of Education Minnesota is

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• <00:23:25.040> Minnesota's<00:23:25.480> higher<00:23:25.720> education Minnesota
• Minnesota's higher education Minnesota Minnesota's higher education system<00:23:26.520> are<
• education."
• central Minnesota. central Minnesota.
• Minnesota up in northern Minnesota. Minnesota up in northern Minnesota.

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• Uh, in order to cost out this bill, the Minnesota Department of Education made a number of assumptions
• um<00:30:41.440> if Minnesota Department of Education um if Minnesota Department of Education
• Minnesota Department of Education<00:31:32.120> made<00:31:32.440> a<00:31:32.600>
• Would the, uh, if the Minnesota Department of Education, if you get introduced yourselves, I make
• director of the southern Minnesota director of the southern Minnesota education<01:13:25.159>

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• So this bill does include a section that asks the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota
• And the Minnesota Department of Education estimated those costs.
• So this bill does include a section that asks the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota
• The Minnesota Department of Education estimated those costs.
• and the Minnesota Department of and the Minnesota Department of Education<00:12:42.000> um<00:

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• 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
• <01:17:49.400> Minnesota<01:17:49.880> around attorney with Education Minnesota around
• attorney with Education Minnesota around the<01:17:50.320> state<01:17:51.159> uh<01:17
• My background in Career and Technical Education: I was the director of the Minnesota Foundation for Student

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

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• <00:02:33.840> in metan Numa virus arrived in Minnesota in metan Numa virus arrived in Minnesota
• of animal health and the Minnesota of animal health and the Minnesota Department<00:08:39.120>
• outlying areas of Minnesota outlying areas of Minnesota representative<00:18:30.679> Hansen
• I'm the State Veterinarian for Minnesota, Executive Director for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health
• , Minnesota.

Bills: HF601, HF271, HF1101, HF979

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career

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• Veterans in Minnesota.
• Minnesota companies.
• music education.
• Ampers is the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, which represents 17 independent
• I am the President and CEO of Ampers, the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations,

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• Minnesota communities through Minnesota Minnesota communities through free<00:07:27.160> accessible
• <00:31:08.120> Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota
• AMPERS is the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, which represents 17 independent
• AMPERS is the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations, and as our esteemed author,
• <00:52:37.040> public association of Minnesota public association of Minnesota public educational

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• But if you move to pages two and three, the Minnesota Department of Education provides some explanation
• Department of Education um the Minnesota Department of Education provides<00:10:34.399> some<
• The cost of employing educators and running schools is not the same across Minnesota.
• The cost of employing educators and running schools is not the same across Minnesota.
• The cost of employing educators and running schools is not the same across Minnesota.

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• Minnesota higher education facilities Minnesota higher education facilities Authority<00:47:04.640>
• First, it changes the name of the organization from the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
• to the Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority to reflect the newly expanded authority that
• I'm the executive director of the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority.
• <00:51:37.520> in health care and higher education in health care and higher education in

Bills: HF2371, HF2147, HF2557, HF1165, HF2466, HF2465, HF2482

Keywords: informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority

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• are moving to Minnesota. are moving to Minnesota.
• graduated from a Minnesota high school. graduated from a Minnesota high school.
• seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• The ICE occupation in Minnesota has been incredibly disruptive to higher education, as it has been to
• The ICE occupation in Minnesota has been incredibly disruptive to higher education, as it has been to

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• money to benefit Minnesota students, Minnesota educators, and Minnesota students.
• money to benefit Minnesota students, Minnesota educators, and Minnesota students.
• 16.799> the<00:20:17.039> best education in Minnesota, the best education in Minnesota,
• Uh, Minnesota Department of Education.
• <01:28:54.480> Minnesota his school are Education Minnesota his school are Education Minnesota

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• Minnesota.
• The state partners we work with include the Department of Education, the Minnesota Pollution Control
• in education policy.
• Our board's mission is to ensure that all Minnesota students have high-quality educators in their schools
• I'm a former educator from right here in Minnesota, and the founder of ProServa, the platform used by

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• Minnesota.
• He said the board’s mission is to ensure that all Minnesota students have high-quality educators in their
• He said it is vital that Minnesota continue to invest in education and asked for the committee’s support
• <01:18:37.520> educator<01:18:38.040> licensing<01:18:38.600> and education educator
• Chair Youakim and members of the committee, I'm a former educator from right here in Minnesota and the

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• <00:04:21.320> paid I want to be part of the Minnesota paid I want to be part of the Minnesota
• serving the people of Minnesota. serving the people of Minnesota.
• in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
• practice in rural Minnesota. practice in rural Minnesota.
• Central Minnesota. Central Minnesota.

Bills: HF3843, HF3597, HF4003, HF3167, HF4193

Keywords: workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity

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• M&P is the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership.
• secutive director of the Minnesota secutive director of the Minnesota education<00:01:51.840>
• > office education funding the Minnesota office education funding the Minnesota office of<00:18:34.200
• <00:18:59.559> in education in Minnesota by investing in education in Minnesota by investing
• private education Min State Minnesota private education Min State Minnesota private colleges<00:20

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• Education. Education.
• for the Office of Higher Education. for the Office of Higher Education.
• education that I was able to do this. education that I was able to do this.
• Minnesota Twin Cities. I'm also a Minnesota Twin Cities.
• Department of Education examines nearly 1,400 institution-specific higher education programs in Minnesota

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• Caitlyn Schneider from Education Minnesota and Suhana, an Edina student in 10th grade.
• Caitlyn Schneider from Education Minnesota and Suhana, an Edina student in 10th grade.
• I use she/her pronouns, and today I'm representing Education Minnesota, 84,000 strong across the state
• and today I'm representing Education and today I'm representing Education Minnesota<00:18:12.039
• <00:59:26.680> rural<00:59:26.960> Educators the m from Minnesota rural Educators the

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• questions in education finance. questions in education finance.
• It would potentially add $250 to $300 million to the bottom line of education for public schools in Minnesota
• on behalf of the people of Minnesota. on behalf of the people of Minnesota.
• education program in the United States. education program in the United States.
• Minnesota. Thank you. Minnesota. Thank you. >> Thank<01:04:30.079> you.

Bills: HF3714, HF4399, HF4176, HF2544, HF60, HF4231, HF4232

Keywords: foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility

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• First up today, we have a presentation from the organization called MEC Minnesota, the Minnesota Education
• First up today, we have a presentation from the organization called MEC Minnesota, the Minnesota Education
• First up today, we have a presentation from the organization called MEC Minnesota, the Minnesota Education
• <00:22:35.200> across of agricultural education across of agricultural education across Minnesota
• We have found an educational model that works well here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house