Classroom cell phone rules and a ban on book bans What school bills passed in Minnesota this year yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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.
Last year, Democratic-Farmer-Labor majorities in the Minnesota Legislature passed what they billed as historic funding for K-12 education. School districts across the state saw a total of $2.2 billion in new funding for the 2024-25 two-year budget, a nearly 11% increase over the last state budget. But despite record funding this year, many school districts across the state still face budget .
School districts across the state saw a total of $2.2 billion in new funding. But despite record funding, many school districts across the state still face budget shortfalls.
As California faces a $38 billion budget deficit, state lawmakers have identified $17 billion in potential cuts before the Legislature begins crunching the numbers later this week. Initial plans include shifting some funds away from job training programs but the idea is getting some pushback. Advocates of the programs said at a time when skilled worker shortages plague essential sectors, investments in job training are needed. .