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HF 3218

E-learning day requirements modified, and terms and conditions of employment for school employees modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Bakeberg

HF 3218 allows more flexible use of e-learning days and revises school employees’ terms of employment, including contracts and duties, to better meet instructional needs.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3218

Summary of HF 3218 (2025-2026 Session) – Minnesota

Title

E-learning day requirements modified, and terms and conditions of employment for school employees modified.

Purpose and intent

HF 3218 proposes changes to Minnesota’s rules governing:
- how school districts may use e-learning days (remote/online instructional days) in place of traditional in-person days,
- and various terms and conditions of employment for school employees (likely including aspects such as contracts, duties, compensation, or leave, though specific provisions would be defined in the bill’s text).

The bill appears to adjust requirements to give districts more flexibility in meeting instructional time requirements while also recalibrating certain employment terms for school staff.

Key provisions and changes (high-level overview)

Note: The following reflects the typical structure of a bill of this nature. For precise text, refer to the bill as introduced.

  • E-learning day requirements

    • Revisions to when and how districts may designate and use e-learning days in place of in-person instruction.
    • Possible changes to the minimum number of instructional hours or days needed to satisfy state requirements.
    • Requirements for student access to technology, asynchronous/synchronous instruction, and teacher availability on e-learning days.
    • Accountability or reporting provisions to ensure instructional quality and compliance with state standards.

  • Terms and conditions of employment for school employees

    • Modifications to contracts, collective bargaining parameters, or notice requirements for changes in terms of employment.
    • Adjustments to teacher and staff duties, work calendars, or leave provisions.
    • Changes to compensation, step increases, or benefits eligibility (if included in the bill’s text).
    • Provisions related to teacher evaluation, professional development, or workload expectations (if addressed in this bill).

Who would be affected

  • School districts and charter schools: Responsible for implementing e-learning day rules and updated employment terms; would need to adjust policies, scheduling, and administrative processes.
  • School employees (teachers and other staff): Subject to revised terms of employment, which could affect contracts, duties, leave, compensation, or professional expectations.
  • Students and families: Potential changes in how instructional days may be conducted remotely and what that means for attendance, access to technology, and continuity of learning during disruptions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: April 21, 2025, with referral to the Education Policy committee.
  • The bill’s subsequent steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the House, followed by Senate consideration and the governor’s action, depending on the legislative timeline and passage.

Additional notes

  • The bill currently has a listed sponsor with a co-sponsor: Ben Bakeberg.
  • The absence of detailed text in this overview means specific thresholds (e.g., exact hours required for e-learning days, precise changes to employment terms) are not spelled out here. For exact provisions, benefits, costs, and effective dates, consult the bill’s official text and any fiscal notes.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact sections and summarize each provision line-by-line once the bill text is available, including any fiscal impact statements or fiscal note details.

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

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