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HF 4752

Perpich Center for Arts Education renamed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Bliss and 2 co-sponsors

HF 4752 would rename the Perpich Center for Arts Education, changing its branding and references in logos, materials, and contracts, with no described changes to programs or fundin

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4752

Summary of HF 4752 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 4752 proposes renaming the Perpich Center for Arts Education. The bill was introduced and referred to the Education Policy committee on March 26, 2026. It lists three co-sponsors: Rep. Walter Hudson, Rep. Mary Franson, and Rep. Matt Bliss.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose appears to be a formal renaming of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
  • The bill’s title indicates the central change is branding/identity rather than substantive policy reforms to the Center’s mission or operations.
  • As introduced and in the available information, the bill does not specify new powers, funding shifts, or programmatic mandates beyond the name change.

Key Provisions (as indicated by available bill text and title)

  • Rename the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
    • The bill’s title and introduction suggest a renaming action; the exact new name is not provided in the summary provided here.
  • No explicit amendments to governance structure, funding levels, program offerings, or reporting requirements are described in the brief action history.

Note: The summary relies on the explicit information available in the bill’s title and action history. If the bill text naming the new entity or any transitional provisions is provided in full, it could introduce additional details (e.g., effective date, transitional branding, signage, or contract updates).

Affected Parties

  • Perpich Center for Arts Education (and its organizational operations and branding) would be directly affected by the renaming.
  • Minnesota Department of Education and any state or local partners that reference the Center by name in contracts, grants, or communications may need to update references to reflect the new name.
  • Public and education stakeholders who interact with the Center (artists, educators, students) would encounter the renamed institution in official materials and communications.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: Introduction and first reading on March 26, 2026, with referral to Education Policy.
  • Next steps typically include committee consideration, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the respective chamber. If the bill passes one chamber, it would proceed to the other chamber for consideration and possible reconciliation.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided information. A subsequent version of the bill (or the final enacted law) would specify when the name change takes legal effect and any transition arrangements.

Practical Implications

  • Branding and branding-related costs: If the bill becomes law, financial and logistical tasks may include updating signage, official logos, website domains/emails, letterhead, and promotional materials.
  • Legal and contractual references: Any agreements or grants referencing the “Perpich Center for Arts Education” may need to be amended to reflect the new name.
  • Public communications: Schools, districts, and partners will need guidance on the new name to ensure consistency in communications.

If you provide the exact proposed new name or the full bill text, I can update this summary to include precise naming, transitional provisions, and any additional substantive changes.

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

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