SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – On Friday, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved new legislation to help Minnesota’s students and young learners. Among other provisions, the bill provides for mental health training for teachers, vaping-prevention instruction for students, and expanded access to alternative academic and behavioral support services.
“Our bill would create a safer climate for our students, and help ease burdens on our school administration and staff,” said House Education Policy Committee Chair Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins). “While I am happy we passed these provisions, we still have so much more work to do for our students to make sure that school is a welcoming environment for everyone.”
The bill also includes a groundbreaking provision authored by Rep. Ruth Richardson (DFL – Mendota Heights) limiting the circumstances under which schools can suspend or expel prekindergarten children. Continue reading “Minnesota House Advances Education Policy Bill”