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HF 1054

Student attendance data reporting required in school performance reports.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Bakeberg and 4 co-sponsors

Requires including student attendance data in School Performance Reports to improve transparency and accountability of districts and schools.

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Bill Summary · HF 1054

Summary: HF 1054 (2025-2026) – Student Attendance Data Reporting in School Performance Reports

Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

HF 1054 proposes to require the inclusion of student attendance data in the annual School Performance Reports. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by making attendance metrics a standardized component of how districts and schools are evaluated and reported to the public.

Key Provisions

  • Attendance Data Inclusion: The bill requires school districts to report student attendance information as part of their annual School Performance Reports. This data would be incorporated into the statewide performance reporting framework.
  • Data Scope: While the specific data elements are not detailed in the available summary, attendance metrics typically include:
    • Overall student attendance rates (percentage of enrolled days attended)
    • Chronic absenteeism rates (students missing a defined threshold of days)
    • Potential breakdowns by grade level, student subgroup, or school/district
  • Reporting Standards: The bill would establish or reference standards for how attendance data is calculated, presented, and interpreted within the School Performance Reports to ensure consistency across districts.
  • Public Accessibility: Attendance data included in School Performance Reports would be accessible to the public, contributing to school and district accountability and comparison.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • School Districts and Charters: School districts and charter schools would be required to collect, compile, and report attendance data in their annual School Performance Reports.
  • Students and Families: Improved visibility into attendance performance at the school and district level could affect how families evaluate schools.
  • Departments/Agency Oversight: The Minnesota Department of Education (or the relevant state agency administering School Performance Reports) would oversee implementation, data collection standards, and publication.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred to Education Policy on February 17, 2025; author added on February 24, 2025.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, including Natalie Zeleznikar (also added as author), Heather Keeler, Bryan Lawrence, Elliott Engen, and Ben Bakeberg.
  • Next Steps in Process: As HF 1054 is in its introductory stage and referred to committee, it would need:
    • Committee discussion and potential amendment in Education Policy
    • Passage by the Minnesota House (and corresponding Senate action or reconciliation if applicable)
    • Signing by the governor or enactment via legislative process

Potential Implications

  • Accountability and Transparency: Including attendance data in School Performance Reports could heighten focus on attendance as a critical factor in student success and school effectiveness.
  • Policy Calibration: Districts may respond with targeted attendance interventions, outreach, and supports for students at risk of chronic absenteeism.
  • Data Utilization: Stakeholders could use attendance metrics to inform resource allocation, program development, and policy decisions at the school and district levels.

If you want, I can add a section comparing HF 1054 to existing Minnesota attendance reporting practices or provide a brief outline of typical data elements and calculations used in attendance reporting.

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

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