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HF 1719

Students allowed to complete state assessments remotely, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Bakeberg and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes Minnesota students to take state assessments remotely and provides funds to implement the option, increasing testing flexibility and accessibility.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1719

HF 1719 — Summary

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: HF 1719
  • Title: Students allowed to complete state assessments remotely, and money appropriated
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Education Policy
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Companion: SF 2883

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, would authorize Minnesota students to complete state assessments remotely and would appropriate funds to implement this option. The overarching intent appears to be increasing flexibility and accessibility for state assessments, potentially expanding where and how students can complete required tests.

Key provisions (based on the bill’s title and metadata)

Note: The specific statutory language is not provided here. The following reflects the bill’s stated purpose and likely areas to be addressed in the text.

  • Remote testing option: Provision allowing students to take state assessments outside traditional in-person settings (e.g., at home or other approved locations).
  • Funding authority: Authorization of state funds to support the implementation of remote assessment administration. The exact appropriation level and eligible uses would be defined in the bill’s text.
  • Implementation details: The bill would presumably outline responsibilities for districts, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), and testing vendors, including any requirements to ensure security, accessibility, accommodations, and test integrity. Specific eligibility criteria for students, approved testing platforms, submission timelines, and reporting would be established in the enacted language.
  • Equity and accessibility considerations: Provisions likely would address ensuring remote testing preserves equal access for all students and aligns with existing accessibility standards and accommodations.

Who would be affected

  • Students: Those who might benefit from or require remote assessment options.
  • School districts and charter schools: Responsible for offering and administering remote testing where approved.
  • Minnesota Department of Education (MDE): Administration, guidance, security, reporting, and oversight related to remote assessments.
  • Testing vendors and contractors: Potentially involved in providing or supporting remote platforms and services.

Fiscal implications

  • The bill signals an appropriation of funds to support remote assessment administration. The specific monetary amount, allocation mechanism, and permissible uses would be detailed in the bill text and any accompanying fiscal note.

Procedural posture and timeline

  • Introduced and assigned to the Education Policy committee on February 27, 2025 (first reading).
  • Related bill: SF 2883 (companion) suggests parallel consideration in another chamber.
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and later floor votes in the House; ultimately, reconciliation with the companion Senate bill would be required for passage and enactment.

Notes

  • This summary is based on the bill’s title and introductory metadata. The actual provisions, qualifications, procedures, and fiscal details will be in the full text of HF 1719. Readers should consult the bill’s posted language and any fiscal notes for precise requirements and impacts.

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

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