Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

2015 Legislative Session July 29, 2015. 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION January 6 – Session began February 27 - forecast released = $2 billion surplus April.

Published byDwayne Logan Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "2015 Legislative Session July 29, 2015. 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION January 6 – Session began February 27 - forecast released = $2 billion surplus April."— Presentation transcript:

1 2015 Legislative Session July 29, 2015

2 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION January 6 – Session began February 27 - forecast released = $2 billion surplus April - budget plans revealed - the fighting started May 18 – last day of regular session – House & Senate pass education bill May 19 – Governor vetoes education bill June 12 – Special Session – new education bill passed Timeline recap

3 2015 Session - In the beginning… Divided government House/Senate and Moderate/Tea Party Budget session Regional differences Focus on transportation/tax breaks Construction ZONE! Recap - differences between 2014 and 2015:

4 How to spend $2 billion surplus? Gov.SenateHouse TAX RELIEF$197M$459M$2B RESERVES$1.3M$250M$100M TDB Fund$0 $319M HIGHER ED$288M$205M$53M K-12 TARGET$695M$350M$156M

5 Key funding priorities Governor- $695 Million K-12, $288 Million Higher Education Fully fund preschool for all 4-year-olds: $343 million –Free school breakfast for all students in pre-K through third grade 1 percent increase each year of the biennium on the formula: $174 million Special education increase: $41 million Teacher recruitment and retention: $24 million

6 Key funding priorities Senate DFL- $350 Million K-12, $205 Million Higher Education 1% and 1% increase on the formula $8M for student support services and $1M for FSCS $75M for early childhood ($70M for school readiness, $5M in scholarships) $19M for Q-comp (enough to cover the approved plans plus) House GOP- $156 Million K-12, $53 Million Higher Education.6% and.6% increase on the formula $30M for scholarships $9.5M for school readiness $6M MN Reading Corps NO funding for Q-comp/TDE, student support services, FSCS, Head Start

7 Our priorities Formula TDE/Q-comp funding Universal preK Full Service Community Schools Testing Higher education more affordable

8 Other Issues Unrequested leaves of absence Non-licensed community experts ECFE/ABE Healthcare

9 Policy changes in the bill Licensure o Changes to MTLE exam requirements o Eases requirements on out of state licensure applicants Testing Grades 3-8 rather than 2-7 Time spent on standardized tests Full Service Community Schools o Strategy to put social, medical & supplemental academic services on school campus o Funding for site coordinator & one-time planning grant

10 Policy changes in the bill Post-secondary Educational Opportunities (PSEO) o 10th grade students who didn’t take 8 th grade MCA can substitute another reading assessment accepted by MnSCU o MnSCU required to give full credit for students who successfully completed PSEO course in high school Special education Statewide online system MDE support Staff development Allow funding for TDE and PDE Plans must include TDE and PDE alignment

11 Funding changes in the bill Formula increase: 2% each year ATPPS/Q-comp – $9.5 million School readiness, early learning scholarships & HeadStart - $90 million EL revenue – expanded from 6 to 7 years American Indian education funding – state aid now available for districts enrolling at least 20 American Indian students with an AI program - $18 million

12 Funding changes in the bill (con’t) Extended time revenue – increased $100/pupil Operating capital levies increased in 2017, 2018 & 2019 Student achievement levy decreased from $20 million to $10 million Compensatory revenue changes: site-based requirement amended to allow districts more flexibility for use of these funds Long-term facilities maintenance – new equalized revenue created, replaces health & safety revenue. Districts must develop 10-year facility plan to qualify - $32 million

13 Next steps – gear up for 2016! Potential issues: Supplemental budget bill Universal access to pre-k Q-comp/teacher development and evaluation Full Service Community Schools Testing Reduction Transparency of time and money Student support services

14 Get involved! What can you do: Back home meetings with legislators If interested in testifying and/or being more involved in legislative process, contact lobbyteam@edmn.orglobbyteam@edmn.org

15 Get involved! What can you do: Stay connected & informed by joining our ConnectEd Community go to: https://www.mynea360.org/loginhttps://www.mynea360.org/login select "not a member", then register in 30 seconds search for "EdMN Legislative Issues" request to join

Download ppt "2015 Legislative Session July 29, 2015. 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION January 6 – Session began February 27 - forecast released = $2 billion surplus April."

Similar presentations

Member Summit 2013 WHAT IS GOING ON WITH SCHOOL FUNDING?

Member Summit 2013 WHAT IS GOING ON WITH SCHOOL FUNDING?
Leading through change S T A T E O F T H E D I S T R I C T 2 0 1 2.

Leading through change S T A T E O F T H E D I S T R I C T
> Tom Corbett, Governor Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today.

> Tom Corbett, Governor Ronald Tomalis, Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Acting Secretary of Public Welfare Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today.
Strategic Plan 2011-2015. Goal 1 Ensure that each Madison student achieves annual academic growth that drives the Madison School District to maintain.

Strategic Plan Goal 1 Ensure that each Madison student achieves annual academic growth that drives the Madison School District to maintain.
School Finance: A Framework School Finance: A Framework, Attachment 1.

School Finance: A Framework School Finance: A Framework, Attachment 1.
FAIR EDUCATION FUNDING: Recommendations of the Education Finance Working Group Tom Melcher Schools for Equity in Education Meeting November 30, 2012.

FAIR EDUCATION FUNDING: Recommendations of the Education Finance Working Group Tom Melcher Schools for Equity in Education Meeting November 30, 2012.
Budget Study Session Berryessa Union School District April 23, 2008.

Budget Study Session Berryessa Union School District April 23, 2008.
WOODRIDGE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2012-2013 YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT and HB -59 STATE BUDGET BILL.

WOODRIDGE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT and HB -59 STATE BUDGET BILL.
Funding Georgia’s Public Schools: An Overview. What We’ll Cover… An overview of public school funding The difference between federal, state and local.

Funding Georgia’s Public Schools: An Overview. What We’ll Cover… An overview of public school funding The difference between federal, state and local.
Minnesota Rural Education Association Fall 2009 Truth in Taxation Information on changes to school property taxes.

Minnesota Rural Education Association Fall 2009 Truth in Taxation Information on changes to school property taxes.
League of Women Voters® of Colorado Supports Amendment 66.

League of Women Voters® of Colorado Supports Amendment 66.
UNC Budget Outlook November 7, 2008 The University of North Carolina UNC Faculty Council.

UNC Budget Outlook November 7, 2008 The University of North Carolina UNC Faculty Council.
Dick Anastasi Lydia Sellie Board Study Session December 8, 2009.

Dick Anastasi Lydia Sellie Board Study Session December 8, 2009.
Legislative Basics. Our agenda is simple: we provide credible, timely information about education policy and the law-making process so parents can speak.

Legislative Basics. Our agenda is simple: we provide credible, timely information about education policy and the law-making process so parents can speak.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator. Presented to the Board of Trustees June 2007 FY2008.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator. Presented to the Board of Trustees June 2007 FY2008.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS P ROPOSED C OUNTY B UDGET R EQUEST 2015-16 April 7, 2015.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS P ROPOSED C OUNTY B UDGET R EQUEST April 7, 2015.
E-12 EDUCATION LEGISLATION UPDATE 2015 Legislative Session HF 844, Omnibus E -12 Education Bill (Vetoed) SEE General Membership Meeting May 21, 2015 Tom.

E-12 EDUCATION LEGISLATION UPDATE 2015 Legislative Session HF 844, Omnibus E -12 Education Bill (Vetoed) SEE General Membership Meeting May 21, 2015 Tom.
Early Budget Preparation Chesapeake School Board Meeting November 29, 2010.

Early Budget Preparation Chesapeake School Board Meeting November 29, 2010.
“An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap” Report of the Superintendent Melinda J. Boone, Ed.D. March 4, 2010.

“An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap” Report of the Superintendent Melinda J. Boone, Ed.D. March 4, 2010.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction K-12 Financial Resources Slide 1 10/4/2015 K-12 Financial Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction K-12 Financial Resources Slide 1 10/4/2015 K-12 Financial Resources Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google