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SF 4924

Rename Perpich Center for Arts Education

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Glenn Gruenhagen and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill to rename the Perpich Center for Arts Education, shifting state institutional recognition and identity without specified alternative name provided.

Referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · SF 4924

Legislative bill overview

SF 4924 proposes renaming the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Minnesota to a different name (the specific new name is not provided in the available information). The bill was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the Education Policy committee for consideration.

Why is this important

The Perpich Center is a significant state institution that provides arts education programming and resources across Minnesota. Renaming a publicly-funded facility represents a formal decision about institutional identity and what the state chooses to honor or commemorate through official naming.

Potential points of contention

  • Historical recognition: The current name honors former Governor Rudy Perpich; changing it would alter how the state memorializes his contributions to arts education
  • Institutional continuity: Renaming may require updates to signage, materials, and institutional records, with associated costs
  • Stakeholder input: Arts educators, administrators, and communities served by the center may have varying perspectives on whether the name change serves their interests

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

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