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HF 272

A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive scholar program within the college student aid commission and making appropriations.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Creates the Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Competitive Scholar Program to reimburse Minnesota teachers’ tuition for pursuing the advanced dyslexia endorsement.

Introduced, referred to Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HF 272

Summary of HF 272 (Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Competitive Scholar Program)

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes an Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Competitive Scholar Program within the College Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
  • The program is designed to provide tuition reimbursement to teachers to offset the costs of obtaining an advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement issued by the Board of Educational Examiners.

Key provisions

  • Definitions (Section 1):

    • “Commission” means the College Student Aid Commission.
    • “Teacher” means an individual holding a practitioner’s license issued by the Board of Educational Examiners.

  • Program establishment and purpose (Section 2):

    • Creates the Advanced Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Competitive Scholar Program, administered by CSAC.
    • Purpose: reimburse tuition costs for teachers pursuing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement issued by the Board of Educational Examiners.

  • Eligibility (Section 3):

    • Eligible teachers must be employed in a school located in Minnesota (this state) or in an Area Education Agency.
    • Eligible teachers must be actively working toward obtaining the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement under section 256.146, subsection 21.

  • Application and renewal requirements (Section 4):

    • Applicants must complete and file an application for tuition reimbursement, and promptly provide any information required by CSAC.
    • Applicants must file a new application annually, with information required to evaluate and determine renewal eligibility.
    • Applicants must complete and return a form approved by CSAC.

  • Rules and administration:

    • CSAC is responsible for adopting rules to administer the program (referenced as rules adopted pursuant to subsection 8; full details not provided in the introduced text).

Administration and oversight

  • Administered by: College Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
  • Endorsement pathway: The program ties to the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement issued by the Board of Educational Examiners (per section 256.146, subsection 21).

Funding and timeline

  • The bill is an appropriation measure (as indicated by the status and title), but the introduced text does not specify a funding amount or appropriation figures.
  • Introduced date: February 10, 2025.
  • Status: Introduced and referred to Appropriations (no committee action details provided here).

Who is affected

  • Teachers in Minnesota schools or area education agencies pursuing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement.
  • School districts, area education agencies, and CSAC, which would administer the program and approve rules and reimbursements.

Potential impact

  • Aims to reduce financial barriers to obtaining the advanced dyslexia endorsement, potentially increasing the number of teachers with this specialization.
  • Could enhance dyslexia support capabilities within Minnesota schools.

Next steps

  • As HF 272 progresses, attention will focus on the appropriation amount, rulemaking details, eligibility validations, and implementation timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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