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EdAllies Legislative Scorecard Educational Excellence & Equity at the Capitol

2017–2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard

Educational Excellence and Equity at the Capitol 2017-2018

Introduction 2

What’s in the Scorecard 3

Issues

Diverse & Effective Educators 4

School Discipline 11

Data & Transparency 14

Welcoming & Accessible Schools 18

Parent Choice 22

Final Votes: The Omnibus Bills 26

Vote Tables

House 29

Senate 40

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 1 INTRODUCTION

Dear partners, At EdAllies, we work to ensure that every young Minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education—work we simply cannot do without empowered, informed advocates. Yet, too often, Minnesota’s confusing policymaking process makes it hard to understand what’s happening with education policy change at the Capitol. Given our state’s urgent need to address opportunity and achievement gaps, this is unacceptable. To accomplish more for Minnesota students, we need greater transparency around policy progress and setbacks. We made this legislative scorecard to help you understand education efforts over the last two years, also known as the legislative biennium. We recap key policies that legislators introduced, our position, and, when possible, the votes. Though our policymakers didn’t make as much progress for Minnesota students as we hoped during the 90th biennium, they made some notable changes. For example, our legislators reached across the aisle to: • open Minnesota’s doors to great out-of-state and alternatively prepared educators; • support new programs to recruit and retain teachers of color; • advance trailblazing legislation to disaggregate student achievement data, and more. Of course, there’s much more work to do to set up all Minnesota students for success. With the new biennium—which includes the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions— already under way, we hope this scorecard helps you understand where legislators have been standing up for kids and where we, as advocates, must demand more. In partnership,

Daniel Sellers Executive Director EdAllies

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 2 WHAT’S IN THE SCORECARD

Minnesota’s policymaking process makes it hard to track legislative action. Most education policy measures advance as part of a large omnibus bill, which bundles together a package of proposals for a single up or down vote near the end of session. As a result, many important issues never receive their own vote, making it difficult to understand where policymakers stand on individual issues. Nonetheless, we do our best in this scorecard to highlight what happened over the last biennium on EdAllies’ top priorities. Specifically, we: • provide an overall summary of progress on each of our top issues; • recap the key proposals, whether aligned or in conflict with our positions, that legislators introduced on each issue; • share which legislators led on each proposal; • indicate whether we supported or opposed each measure; and • at the end of the report, for the issues that went to a vote, share how each legislator voted. Please note that this scorecard is not a voter guide. While we hope this scorecard will help you understand more about the legislative process in order to become a stronger advocate, it only tells part of the story when it comes to electing individual legislators. When judging the qualifications of any candidate or incumbent, voters should consider matters such as performance on committees, constituent services, and positions on all matters in addition to those in the scorecard.

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 3 ISSUE Diverse & Effective Educators

Strong educators are critical to providing students the rigorous and engaging education they deserve. But, for too long, Minnesota school leaders have faced barriers to hiring the teachers their students need, including educators who better reﬂect the diversity of Minnesota students, as well as teachers in shortage areas. During the 90th Legislature, policymakers worked to improve pathways into the classroom—and to ensure great and diverse teachers stay once they get there—by: • overhauling Minnesota’s broken licensure system; • funding a competitive state grant to support alternative onramps into teaching; and • making it easier for school leaders to retain their most effective educators during staff reductions. Strengthening and diversifying Minnesota’s teaching force is an area that legislators have prioritized, and where advocates should continue calling for change.

THE PROPOSALS Strengthening the educator pipeline was a top issue at the Capitol. Policymakers introduced several bills to reform the state’s broken licensure system, develop non-traditional pathways to the classroom, and increase teacher diversity. Other bills addressed the need for dyslexia training, better measurement of teacher preparation program results, and making it easier for districts to retain their best educators.

THE VOTES Legislators debated many educator quality provisions, but most moved forward in the omnibus process, with recorded votes on only a handful of proposals. We summarize those votes here, and, in the ﬁnal section of this report, include votes on the omnibus bills, where teacher pipeline issues were key elements.

HOUSE VOTES

Restructure teacher licensure system (HF 140; 2017; introduced by Rep. Erickson/Sen. Pratt) + EdAllies SUPPORTED The bill aimed to overhaul Minnesota’s teacher licensure system by creating a new licensure agency, the Professional Educators Licensing Standards Board, and establishing an easy-to- navigate tiered system for both experienced and new educators. After the governor vetoed this stand-alone bill, most provisions were carried over into HF 2—the 2017 Special Session

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education omnibus bill. The Legislature passed HF 2 and the governor signed the bill into law. Therefore, although HF 140 was vetoed, many of its provisions became law through HF 2. Bill PASSED, April 3, 2017, but VETOED by Gov. Dayton • Democrats: 1 yes, 54 no, 2 not voting • Republicans: 75 yes, 1 no, 1 not voting ____

Limit the hiring of educators (Amendment to HF 140; 2017; introduced by Rep. Mariani) − EdAllies OPPOSED This amendment would have required that schools hire teachers holding a Tier 3 or Tier 4 license over any teacher holding a Tier 1 or Tier 2 license, regardless of background, experience, or other evidence of educator effectiveness. Compared to HF 140, this amendment would have given school leaders and districts much less ﬂexibility to hire the best teachers for their students. Amendment DID NOT PASS, April 3, 2017 • Democrats: 53 yes, 0 no, 4 not voting • Republicans: 6 yes, 70 no, 1 not voting

SENATE VOTES

Restructure teacher licensure system (HF 140; 2017; introduced by Rep. Erickson/Sen. Pratt) + EdAllies SUPPORTED This bill—which was also voted on in the House—aimed to overhaul Minnesota’s teacher licensure system by creating a new licensure agency, the Professional Educators Licensing Standards Board, and establishing an easy-to-navigate tiered system for both experienced and new educators. After the governor vetoed this stand-alone bill, most provisions were carried over into the HF 2— the 2017 Special Session education omnibus bill. The Legislature passed HF 2 and the governor signed the bill into law. Therefore, although HF 140 was vetoed, many of its provisions became law through HF 2. Bill PASSED, April 20, 2017, but VETOED by Gov. Dayton • Democrats: 10 yes, 21 no, 2 not voting • Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting ____

Reinstate quality-blind layoff default (Amendment to HF 2; 2017; introduced by Sen. Wiger) − EdAllies OPPOSED Sen. Wiger introduced an amendment to HF 2 that would have stripped a provision requiring schools to negotiate a local layoff policy for teachers. The amendment would have maintained the state’s quality-blind, seniority-only default laws and reinstated “bumping,” which allows teachers to replace less senior teachers regardless of subject expertise or teacher effectiveness. Amendment DID NOT PASS, May 24, 2017 • Democrats: 30 yes, 0 no, 3 not voting • Republicans: 0 yes, 33 no, 1 not voting

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HOUSE Diverse & Effective Educators: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Peggy Bennett; JoAnn Ward; Barb Passed by both Create new tiered Haley; Anna Wills; chambers and vetoed by teacher licensure system Cindy Pugh; Linda the governor. Included HF 140 Sondra Erickson + and establish new Runbeck; Pat in 2017 omnibus bill, licensing board Garofalo; Cal Bahr; which was signed Roz Peterson; into law. Debra Kiel

Sondra Erickson; Roz Peterson; Jenifer Loon; Jim Davnie; Fund the Principal Included in 2017 JoAnn Ward; Linda Academy to improve HF 489 Kelly Fenton + omnibus bill; money Slocum; Peggy school leadership appropriated. Bennett; Josh Heintzeman; Tony Jurgens; Rena Moran

Language included in HF 140, which was Replace Board of passed by both Teaching with new chambers and vetoed by independent HF 640 Jim Davnie JoAnn Ward + the governor. Included professional licensing in 2017 omnibus bill, board which was signed into law.

Establish pathway for Referred to committee; out-of-state teachers to HF 850 Bob Gunther Roz Peterson + no further action taken. obtain licensure

Language included in Jenifer Loon; Drew HF 140, which was Replace Board of Christensen; Ron passed by both Teaching with new Kresha; Brian Daniels; chambers and vetoed by independent HF 1079 Sondra Erickson Kelly Fenton; Bob + the governor. Included professional licensing Dettmer; Dan Fabian; in 2017 omnibus bill, board Randy Jessup; which was signed Carlos Mariani into law.

Sondra Erickson; Rena Moran; Erin Maye Appropriate funding for Quade; Jim Davnie; Included in 2017 Grow Your Own teacher HF 1380 Kelly Fenton Roz Peterson; David + omnibus bill; money preparation programs Bly; Carlos Mariani; appropriated. for paraprofessionals Drew Christensen; Julie Sandstede

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HOUSE Diverse & Effective Educators: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Sondra Erickson; Drew Christensen; Roz Peterson; Peggy Repeal state’s quality- Bennett; John Poston; Passed the House; blind default layoff Peggy Scott; Tama included in 2017 policy and require HF 1478 Jenifer Loon + Theis; Sarah omnibus bill, which was districts to negotiate Anderson; Mark signed into law. local policies Uglem; Dennis Smith; Bud Nornes; Cal Bahr; Cindy Pugh

Address statewide Barb Haley; Brian teacher shortages by Some language included Daniels; Peggy creating incentives for HF 1663 Sondra Erickson + in 2017 omnibus bill; Bennett; Dean Urdahl; educators and money appropriated. Carlos Mariani streamlining licensure

Improve Carlos Mariani; Randy Language included in alternative teacher HF 1768 Kelly Fenton Jessup; Tony Jurgens; + 2017 omnibus bill, which certiﬁcation laws Bud Nornes was signed into law.

Rod Hamilton; Strengthen and increase Committee hearing Linda Slocum; Karen funding for Teachers of HF 1903 Dean Urdahl + held; no further Clark; Fue Lee; Color Act action taken. Erin Maye Quade

Jim Davnie; Erin Maye Quade; Rena Moran; Rod Hamilton; Strengthen and increase Committee hearing Tama Theis; Dennis funding for Teachers of HF 2077 Dean Urdahl + held; no further Smith; Ron Kresha; Color Act action taken. John Poston; Fue Lee; Jon Koznick; Carlos Mariani

Referred to committee; Require licensing board no further action taken. to adopt rules creating HF 2244 Jim Davnie + Tiered licensure instead tiered licensure system written into law in HF 2.

Fue Lee; Jamie Becker-Finn; Mary Strengthen and increase Committee hearing Kunesh-Podein; Ilhan funding for Teachers of HF 2331 Erin Maye Quade + held; no further Omar; Peggy Color Act action taken. Flanagan; Rena Moran; David Bly

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HOUSE Diverse & Effective Educators: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Kelly Fenton; John Petersburg; Peggy Scott; JoAnn Ward; Ron Kresha; Matt Bliss; Glenn Gruenhagen; Kathy Lohmer; Bob Dettmer; Erin Maye Some language included Quade; Peggy Require dyslexia training in 2018 omnibus HF 3013 Linda Runbeck Bennett; Barb Haley; + for teachers bill; removed during Sondra Erickson; conference committee. Paul Thissen; Dennis Smith; Cindy Pugh; John Poston; Joe McDonald; Brian Daniels; Tony Jurgens; Nels Pierson; Paul Rosenthal; Randy Jessup

Dario Anselmo; Rena Increase funding for Moran; Jim Davnie; Included in 2018 Grow Your Own teacher HF 3206 Kelly Fenton Jamie Becker-Finn; + omnibus bill; money preparation program for Linda Slocum; Tony appropriated. paraprofessionals Jurgens

Carlos Mariani; Rena Moran; Ilhan Omar; Strengthen and increase Paul Thissen; John Committee hearing funding for Teachers of HF 3594 Jon Koznick Poston; Linda Slocum; + held; no further Color Act Tony Jurgens; Anna action taken. Wills; Mary Kunesh- Podein

Jim Davnie; JoAnn Prohibit educators Ward; Erin Maye from receiving license Referred to committee; HF 4229 Julie Sandstede Quade; Mary Kunesh- − based on successful no further action taken. Podein; Cheryl classroom experience Youakim

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SENATE Diverse & Effective Educators: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Create new tiered Karin Housley; Included in 2017 teacher licensure system Gary Dahms; SF 4 Eric Pratt + omnibus bill, which was and establish new Gregory Clausen; signed into law. licensing board Charles Wiger

Fund Principal Leadership Institute at Nick Frentz; John Referred to committee; SF 107 Gregory Clausen + Minnesota State Hoffman; Susan Kent no further action taken. University, Mankato

Some language included Create new in 2017 omnibus bill, teacher licensure SF 116 Charles Wiger Gregory Clausen + which was signed governing body into law.

Carla Nelson; Fund Principal Leader Included in 2017 Charles Wiger; Academy to improve SF 305 Paul Utke + omnibus bill; money Paul Anderson; school leadership appropriated. Gregory Clausen

Establish pathway for Carla Nelson; Dan Referred to committee; out-of-state teachers to SF 628 Julie Rosen + Sparks; Paul Anderson no further action taken. obtain licensure

Referred to committee; Require licensing board no further action taken. to adopt rules creating SF 1230 Charles Wiger + Tiered licensure instead tiered licensure system written into law in HF 2.

Appropriate funding for Jeff Hayden; Included in 2017 Grow Your Own teacher SF 1415 Paul Anderson Carla Nelson; + omnibus bill; money preparation programs Sandra Pappas appropriated. for paraprofessionals

Strengthen and increase Charles Wiger; Some language included funding for Teachers of SF 1555 Carla Nelson Patricia Torres Ray; + in 2017 omnibus bill; Color Act Jim Abeler money appropriated.

Address statewide teacher shortages by Included in 2017 Gary Dahms; John creating incentives for SF 1725 Carla Nelson + omnibus bill; money Hoffman; Julie Rosen educators and appropriated. streamlining licensure

Improve Included in 2017 Justin Eichorn; alternative teacher SF 1756 Paul Utke + omnibus bill, which was Paul Anderson certiﬁcation laws signed into law.

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SENATE Diverse & Effective Educators: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Repeal state’s quality- blind default layoff Included in 2017 policy and require SF 2127 Karin Housley Eric Pratt + omnibus bill, which was districts to negotiate signed into law. local policies

Bobby Joe Strengthen and increase Some language included Champion; Melisa funding for Teachers of SF 2182 Foung Hawj + in 2017 omnibus bill; Franzen; Jeff Hayden; Color Act money appropriated. Charles Wiger

Roger Chamberlain; Some language included Require dyslexia training SF 2455 Gregory Clausen Susan Kent; Eric Pratt; + in 2018 omnibus bill, for teachers John Hoffman which was vetoed.

Strengthen and increase Justin Eichorn; Referred to committee; funding for Teachers of SF 3263 Paul Anderson Charles Wiger; + no further action taken. Color Act Patricia Torres Ray

Increase funding for Patricia Torres Ray; Included in 2018 Grow Your Own teacher SF 3340 Sandra Pappas Gregory Clausen; + omnibus bill, which preparation program for Jeff Hayden was vetoed. paraprofessionals

Prohibit educators Steve Cwodzinski; from receiving license Charles Wiger; Referred to committee; SF 3768 Susan Kent − based on successful John Hoffman; no further action taken. classroom experience Gregory Clausen

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 10 ISSUE School Discipline

Families and teachers alike want safe, engaging classrooms where kids can learn. Throughout the 90th Legislature, Minnesota policymakers worked—often across the aisle—to craft policies to keep kids in school, where they need to be in order to learn, and where educators can hold them accountable for their actions in meaningful ways. While no signiﬁcant legislation became law, seeing leadership, bipartisanship, and strong proposals marks incredible progress—and momentum upon which we must now build. In the new biennium, legislators need to hear from students, parents, and educators to ﬁnally move toward a better approach to school discipline.

THE PROPOSALS In addition to debating a broad bill to overhaul the state’s process before, during, and after dismissals, the Legislature also considered more speciﬁc measures to ensure that schools better engage both youth and their families in the discipline process. For example, a bipartisan effort in 2018 would have required schools to immediately notify families if schools remove their children from class, and invited families to be partners in ﬁnding strategies to better engage their children in school moving forward. Unfortunately, policymakers also considered some measures to move schools in the wrong direction, like broadening the grounds for suspension or expulsion by removing language specifying that a student’s action must be willful. All in all, while no discipline proposals became law during the 90th biennium, there was robust debate on school discipline at the Capitol.

THE VOTES There were no relevant votes in the full bodies of the House or Senate related to school discipline.

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HOUSE School Discipline: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Lowers threshold for student dismissal to Sondra Erickson; Committee hearing include unintentional Bob Dettmer; HF 905 Ron Kresha − held; no further actions, while Dean Urdahl; action taken. emphasizing prevention Drew Christensen for K-5 students

Disallow districts from using Safe Schools levy Referred to committee; HF 1647 Ilhan Omar Raymond Dehn + funds to pay for School no further action taken. Resource Ofﬁcers

Dennis Smith; Peggy Create staff training Bennett; Kelly Fenton; funding for Referred to committee; HF 1920 Ron Kresha Carlos Mariani; Mary + non-exclusionary no further action taken. Kunesh-Podein; discipline David Bly

Overhaul and improve school discipline by Paul Thissen; Referred to committee; passing Student HF 2109 Carlos Mariani + David Bly no further action taken. Inclusion and Engagement Act

Establish School Referred to committee; Resource Ofﬁcer HF 2332 Rena Moran Fue Lee + no further action taken. training and regulations

JoAnn Ward; Nolan Encourage West; Drew Some language included administrators to use HF 3587 Roz Peterson Christensen; Tama + in 2018 omnibus bill, non-exclusionary Theis; Linda Slocum; which was vetoed. discipline Rena Moran

Establish parent Drew Christensen; Referred to committee; complaint process HF 3884 Tama Theis Linda Slocum; + no further action taken. for dismissals Rena Moran

Provide grants for Jim Davnie; Barb Included in 2018 School Resource HF 4387 Anna Wills Haley; Dennis Smith; + omnibus bill, which Ofﬁcer training Tama Theis was vetoed.

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SENATE School Discipline: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Disallow districts from Committee hearing using Safe Schools levy SF 1629 Patricia Torres Ray + held; no further funds to pay for School action taken. Resource Ofﬁcers

Reduce student due Referred to committee; SF 1685 Gregory Clausen − process for dismissals no further action taken.

Create staff training Committee hearing funding for non- SF 1861 John Hoffman Susan Kent + held; no further exclusionary discipline action taken.

Establish School Referred to committee; Resource Ofﬁcer SF 1891 Scott Dibble + no further action taken. training and regulations

Overhaul and improve school discipline by Committee hearing Sandra Pappas; passing Student SF 2341 Susan Kent + held; no further John Hoffman Inclusion and action taken. Engagement Act

Encourage Paul Anderson; Language included in administrators to use Karin Housley; SF 2920 Eric Pratt + 2018 omnibus bill, which non-exclusionary Sandra Pappas; was vetoed. discipline John Hoffman

Establish parent Referred to committee; complaint process SF 3302 Susan Kent + no further action taken for dismissals

Chris Eaton; Provide grants for Included in 2018 Rich Draheim; School Resource SF 4033 Jim Abeler + omnibus bill, which Paul Anderson; Ofﬁcer training was vetoed. John Hoffman

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 13 ISSUE Data & Transparency

Families want and deserve clear information about how their schools are doing. Whether they want to celebrate their school’s successes, know when their school needs more support, or explore the best options for their kids, families need a straightforward way to make sense of school outcomes. Increasing transparency around school performance is an important ﬁrst step for advancing school quality and empowering families to advocate for their children and schools. And, it’s an issue that legislators debated throughout the 90th biennium. From improving administration of statewide assessments to establishing straightforward school performance ratings, policymakers considered many proposals to increase transparency. To keep these issues at the forefront, policymakers need to hear more from constituents who value good, accessible data on how schools are serving kids.

THE PROPOSALS Policymakers considered a variety of proposals to give families and community members more accessible information on school performance. Legislators debated commonsense proposals around improving testing and reporting timelines and made important changes to strengthen and advance the state’s nation-leading data disaggregation policy. In 2018, families and advocates also pushed for a transparent school rating system that would have provided a quick, concise way to communicate how schools are doing. Although policymakers reached a compromise to create summative ratings, Gov. Dayton ultimately vetoed the omnibus bill in which it was bundled. Legislators also introduced more troubling legislation that would have undermined basic annual assessments and created unnecessary barriers to data collection and reporting. Thankfully, these proposals did not advance.

THE VOTES While there was a lot of action at the Capitol to improve transparency in our public education system, many bills moved forward through the hazy omnibus process, with one exception: an amendment to undermine transparent school ratings.

HOUSE VOTES

There were no relevant votes in the House related to data and transparency.

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SENATE VOTES

Remove school summative ratings (Amendment to SF 3086; 2018; introduced by Sen. Kent) − EdAllies OPPOSED Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that does not provide clear school performance ratings to parents and communities. SF 3086 included a provision to establish such a system and bring Minnesota in line with other states. Sen. Kent’s amendment removed this language from the Senate bill. Nonetheless, because a summative ratings proposal successfully advanced in the House, similar language was ultimately included in the Legislature’s 2018 education omnibus bill—which the governor then vetoed. Amendment PASSED, May 1, 2018 • Democrats: 33 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting • Republicans: 2 yes, 32 no, 0 not voting

HOUSE Data & Transparency: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Create alternative accountability and Referred to committee; transparency HF 280 David Bly Linda Slocum − no further action taken. requirements for certain schools

Require that students take college entrance Referred to committee; HF 1093 Peter Fischer Leon Lillie − exam to graduate from no further action taken. high school

Some language included Provide assessment in 2018 House omnibus data to schools HF 1332 Sondra Erickson + bill but removed during more quickly conference committee.

John Lesch; Peggy Scott; Glenn Gruenhagen; Sondra Erickson; Jon Koznick; Jason Rarick; Dennis Smith; Dean Urdahl; Restrict collection Committee hearing Kathy Lohmer; Jim and reporting of held; removed from HF 1507 Eric Lucero Davnie; JoAnn Ward; − educational data to omnibus bill in Cindy Pugh; Mary technology providers conference committee. Franson; Rena Moran; Mary Murphy; Mary Kunesh-Podein; Joe McDonald; Peggy Flanagan; Peggy Bennett

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HOUSE Data & Transparency: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Language included in Improve 2016 data Fue Lee; 2017 education omnibus HF 2258 Rena Moran + disaggregation law Peggy Bennett bill, which was signed into law.

Repeal state standards- based assessments for Referred to committee; grades 3-8 and replace HF 2482 Linda Slocum − no further action taken. them with different, unidentiﬁed exams

Some language included Require schools to make Jenifer Loon; in 2018 House omnibus test administration and HF 2859 Sondra Erickson + Drew Christensen bill, but removed during reporting more timely conference committee.

Mary Kunesh-Podein; Limit number of Duane Sauke; Fue questions on state Referred to committee; HF 2988 Frank Hornstein Lee; Jim Davnie; Jean − standards-based no further action taken. Wagenius; Paul assessments Rosenthal; David Bly

Repeal state standards- based high school Referred to committee; assessments and HF 3070 Peter Fischer − no further action taken. replace them with college entry exam

Create summative Sondra Erickson; Some language included school ratings to help HF 3178 Roz Peterson Jenifer Loon; + in 2018 omnibus bill, parents understand Drew Christensen which was vetoed. school performance

SENATE Data & Transparency: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Require that students take college entry exam John Hoffman; Referred to committee; SF 333 Charles Wiger − to graduate from Paul Utke no further action taken. high school

Provide assessment Committee hearing data to schools SF 1471 Eric Pratt + held; no further more quickly action taken.

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SENATE Data & Transparency: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Provide ﬁnancial incentive to schools that Committee hearing Roger Chamberlain; collect and report state SF 1475 Eric Pratt + held; no further Gary Dahms standards-based action taken. assessment data

Included in 2017 Improve 2016 data SF 1847 Susan Kent + omnibus bill, which was disaggregation law signed into law.

Restrict collection Warren Limmer; Committee hearing and reporting of Roger Chamberlain; SF 1961 Eric Pratt − held; no further educational data to Scott Dibble; action taken. technology providers Susan Kent

Repeal state standards- based assessments for John Hoffman; Susan Referred to committee; grades 3–8 and replace SF 2208 Melissa Wiklund Kent; Charles Wiger; − no further action taken. them with different, Gregory Clausen unidentiﬁed exams

Repeal state standards- based high school Susan Kent; Referred to committee; assessments and SF 2682 Charles Wiger − Melissa Wiklund no further action taken. replace them with college entry exam

Removed from 2018 Create summative senate omnibus bill by school ratings to help Paul Anderson; Justin amendment. Some SF 2816 Roger Chamberlain + parents understand Eichorn; Paul Utke language included in school performance 2018 omnibus bill, which was vetoed.

Limit number of Charles Wiger; questions on state Steve Cwodzinski; Referred to committee; SF 3038 Susan Kent − standards-based Melissa Wiklund; no further action taken. assessments Gregory Clausen

Require schools to make Committee hearing test administration and SF 3654 Paul Utke Paul Anderson + held; no further reporting more timely action taken.

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 17 ISSUE Welcoming & Accessible Schools

To support the unique assets and needs of the state’s increasingly diverse learners, schools must foster climates where all students feel safe and welcome. Throughout the 90th Legislature, policymakers introduced proposals to achieve this, with a focus on historically underserved students. But, advocates also had to push back against some high-proﬁle proposals that would have made schools less welcoming and accessible. In the new biennium, policymakers must continue to hear from their constituents, and particularly those from underserved communities, about the impacts that proposed education policies would have on students.

THE PROPOSALS Legislators considered many proposals with the power to impact equity within our schools. From better supporting students with dyslexia, to increasing funding for English Language Learners, to equitably expanding access to early learning, legislators spearheaded a variety of important measures. But, they also introduced a few problematic proposals that received strong pushback from community members. In one example, some legislators proposed arming school teachers. In another, policymakers proposed requiring schools to create an “Academic Balance Policy,” which would have limited legitimate academic discussion and critical conversations about social issues in schools.

THE VOTES Legislators considered a range of proposals that would have made schools more welcoming and accessible—and, in some cases, less. But only one stand-alone proposal went to a vote: an amendment to strip the “Academic Balance Policy” measure from the Senate education bill.

HOUSE VOTES

There were no relevant votes in the full body of the House related to welcoming and accessible schools.

SENATE VOTES

Remove the “Academic Balance Policy” (Amendment to SF 3656; 2018; introduced by Sen. Franzen) + EdAllies SUPPORTED The so-called “Academic Balance Policy” was one of the 2018 session’s most controversial education proposals. Introduced by Senate Education Chair Nelson, the provision would have

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restricted controversial, political, or religious conversations as part of academic credit or extracurricular activity. With this amendment, Sen. Franzen sought to remove the Academic Balance Policy from the education bill. While the amendment failed, the proposal was signiﬁcantly altered in conference committee before going to the ﬁnal omnibus bill—though, as a result of the governor’s veto, even this revised language did not become law. Amendment DID NOT PASS, April 26, 2018 • Democrats: 31 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting • Republicans: 0 yes, 34 no, 0 not voting

HOUSE Welcoming & Accessible Schools: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Peggy Flanagan; JoAnn Ward; Peter Fischer; Ilhan Omar; Prioritize homeless Karen Clark; Dave Language included in students for early HF 219 Rena Moran Pinto; Melissa + 2017 omnibus bill, which learning scholarships Hortman; Cheryl was signed into law. Youakim; David Bly; Jennifer Schultz; Mary Kunesh-Podein

Sondra Erickson; Bud Nornes; Rena Moran; Paul Marquart; Linda Runbeck; Joe McDonald; Matt Grossell; Drew Christensen; Tony Jurgens; Barb Haley; Tama Theis; Bob Dettmer; Kathy Language included in Require Dyslexia HF 668 Brian Daniels Lohmer; David Bly; + 2017 omnibus bill, which Specialists at schools Ben Lien; JoAnn was signed into law. Ward; Connie Bernardy; Leon Lillie; Tim O'Driscoll; Dave Pinto; Duane Sauke; Tina Liebling; Nels Pierson; Mike Freiberg; Peter Fischer; Dario Anselmo

Some language included Consolidate early Paul Thissen; Ron in 2017 House omnibus learning spending HF 1958 Jenifer Loon Kresha; Roz Peterson; + bill; removed during and governance Dario Anselmo conference committee.

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HOUSE Welcoming & Accessible Schools: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Jenifer Loon; Peggy Flanagan; Dave Pinto; Kurt Daudt; Tony Increase and better Cornish; Dario Some language included target early learning Anselmo; Rena in 2017 omnibus bill; HF 1997 Ron Kresha + scholarships to Moran; Tama Theis; money appropriated for at-risk students Peggy Bennett; targeted home visiting. Carlos Mariani; Sarah Anderson; Dean Urdahl

Some language included Consolidate early in 2017 House omnibus learning spending HF 2259 Jenifer Loon + bill; removed during and governance conference committee.

Sarah Anderson; Jenifer Loon; John Poston; Keith Franke; Prohibit shaming Mary Franson; Paul Language included in students for school HF 2724 Tony Jurgens Thissen; Matt Bliss; + 2018 omnibus bill, which lunch debt Leon Lillie; Regina was vetoed. Barr; Randy Jessup; Erin Maye Quade; Kelly Fenton

Jim Davnie; Jim Increase funding to Knoblach; Tim Referred to committee; schools serving English HF 3180 Carlos Mariani Mahoney; Fue Lee; + no further action taken. Language Learners Linda Slocum; Tama Theis

Jim Newberger; Cal Bahr; Steve Permit school staff to Drazkowski; Jerry Referred to committee; HF 3286 Eric Lucero − carry ﬁrearms Hertaus; Glenn no further action taken. Gruenhagen; John Poston; Duane Quam

JoAnn Ward; Erin Some language included Maye Quade; Bob Require student in 2018 House omnibus HF 3692 Randy Jessup Dettmer; Tama Theis; + dyslexia screenings bill; removed during Nels Pierson; Dennis conference committee. Smith; Paul Rosenthal

Academic Balance Policy: Prohibit schools from requiring students Glenn Gruenhagen; Referred to committee; HF 3739 Sondra Erickson − to express certain Cindy Pugh no further action taken. viewpoints for school credit

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SENATE Welcoming & Accessible Schools: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Prioritize homeless John Marty; Referred to committee; students for early SF 317 Gregory Clausen + John Hoffman no further action taken. learning scholarships

Charles Wiger; Included in 2017 Require dyslexia Patricia Torres Ray; SF 453 Roger Chamberlain + omnibus bill, which was specialists at schools Carla Nelson; Foung signed into law. Hawj

Increase and better Eric Pratt; Melisa Included in 2017 target early learning SF 1663 Carla Nelson Franzen; Charles + omnibus bill; money scholarships to Wiger; Jim Abeler appropriated. at-risk students

Consolidate early Committee hearing learning spending SF 1845 Carla Nelson Jim Abeler; Eric Pratt + held; no further and governance action taken.

Academic Balance Policy: Prohibit schools Revised language from requiring students included in 2018 SF 2487 Carla Nelson Paul Anderson − to express certain omnibus bill, which viewpoints for was vetoed. school credit

Increase funding to Jerry Relph; Patricia Referred to committee; schools serving English SF 2810 Sandra Pappas Torres Ray; Bill Weber; + no further action taken. Language Learners Andrew Lang

Permit school staff to Referred to committee; SF 3116 Andrew Mathews − carry ﬁrearms no further action taken.

Committee hearing Require student SF 3572 Roger Chamberlain + held; no further dyslexia screenings action taken.

Prohibit shaming Some language included students for school SF 3831 Susan Kent + in 2018 omnibus bill, lunch debt which was vetoed.

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 21 ISSUE Parent Choice

Every family wants what’s best for their children and deserves the power to choose the right learning environment for their child from a range of high-quality options. But too many families, especially families of color and those from low-income communities, still face barriers to access- ing the same school options as those with more privilege. During the 90th Legislature, Minnesota policymakers considered many proposals to address these challenges and help more families— particularly those from communities whose children have historically been underserved in our schools—access high-quality school options. With legislators considering everything from expanding parent choice in early childhood education to K-12 scholarship programs, proposals to expand choice—as well as proposals to roll it back— will no doubt continue in the coming years. It is critical that advocates stay vigilant in protecting and expanding parent choice. We must also call for greater equity and accountability to increase the quality of school options, especially for historically underserved students.

THE PROPOSALS Tax proposals to help ensure that children from low-income households have access to independent schools garnered signiﬁcant debate. Legislators also introduced provisions related to tax credits, charter school funding audits, and mixed delivery in early learning.

THE VOTES While there was intense debate over proposals to increase parent access to high-quality school options, most did not go to a vote. However, the House and Senate each saw one choice-related amendment go to a vote on the ﬂoor.

HOUSE VOTES

Restrict access to early learning aid (Amendment to HF 890; 2017; introduced by Rep. Sandstede) − EdAllies OPPOSED Rep. Sandstede’s amendment would have stripped critical language from HF 890 intended to give parents more ﬂexibility to choose the early learning scholarship provider of their choice based on the factors most relevant to their family. The amendment sought to keep current policy in place, whereby the commissioner of education sets aside a portion of scholarship slots for select, pre-determined programs. Amendment DID NOT PASS, March 31, 2017 • Democrats: 55 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting • Republicans: 1 yes, 73 no, 3 not voting

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SENATE VOTES

Open access to district schools (Amendment to HF 2; 2017; introduced by Sen. Latz) + EdAllies SUPPORTED Minnesota’s open enrollment laws are meant to provide opportunity for students no matter their zip code or background. A measure in HF 2 gave certain students enrollment priority based on their residence. While the provision was limited to students in a speciﬁc Edina neighborhood, establishing new address-based carve-outs sets a troubling precedent by further linking zip code to school access. Sen. Latz introduced an amendment—which EdAllies supported—to remove this language, but the amendment failed and this provision became law. Amendment DID NOT PASS, May 24, 2017 • Democrats: 29 yes, 1 no, 3 not voting • Republicans: 2 yes, 30 no, 2 not voting

HOUSE Parent Choice: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Expand tax credits for Greg Davids; Jenifer Some language included families that have HF 255 Sarah Anderson Loon; Cindy Pugh; + in 2017 tax bill, which education expenses Bob Dettmer was vetoed.

Kurt Daudt; Joyce Peppin; Jenifer Loon; Sondra Erickson; Kelly Fenton; Tim O'Driscoll; Nick Zerwas; Paul Torkelson; Tony Cornish; Sarah Anderson; Matt Dean; Drew Christensen; Roz Peterson; Joe Create scholarship Schomacker; Jim program for low-income Nash; Jim Knoblach; students to attend Language included in Josh Heintzeman; Jon high-quality HF 386 Ron Kresha + 2017 tax bill, which Koznick; Tony independent schools was vetoed. Jurgens; Tama Theis; by incentivizing Jeff Howe; Bob private donors Dettmer; Jason Rarick; Joe McDonald; Matt Grossell; Dennis Smith; Regina Barr; Chris Swedzinski; Paul Anderson; Jenifer Loon; Glenn Gruenhagen; Peggy Scott; Mark Uglem; Kathy Lohmer

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HOUSE Parent Choice: Key Bills Introduced in the House

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Jenifer Loon; Sondra Erickson; Pat Expand tax credits Garofalo; Ron Kresha; and deductions for Kathy Lohmer; Abigail Some language included families that have HF 387 Jim Knoblach Whelan; Chris + in 2017 tax bill, which education expenses, Swedzinski; Glenn was vetoed. including tuition Gruenhagen; Jeff Howe; Peggy Scott; Bob Loonan

Jenifer Loon; Tim Create scholarship O'Driscoll; Jeff Howe; program for low-income Chris Swedzinski; Referred to committee; students to attend HF 388 Ron Kresha + Tama Theis; Joe no further action taken. pre-K by incentivizing Schomacker; Roz private donors Peterson; Peggy Scott

Require mixed delivery Referred to committee; HF 1667 Roz Peterson John Poston + of early learning services no further action taken.

Restrict open enrollment Language included in of charter schools by 2018 omnibus bill; HF 2843 Brian Daniels − prioritizing student removed during residence conference committee.

Audit charter school Ilhan Omar; Kelly Some language included funding as it relates to HF 3600 Jenifer Loon Fenton; Anne Neu; + in 2018 omnibus bill, district school funding Fue Lee; Bob Dettmer which was vetoed.

Require mixed delivery Referred to committee; HF 3870 Roz Peterson Sondra Erickson + of early learning services no further action taken.

Audit charter school Referred to committee; funding as it relates to HF 3883 Linda Slocum David Bly + no further action taken. district school funding

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SENATE Parent Choice: Key Bills Introduced in the Senate

EDALLIES DESCRIPTION BILL # LEAD AUTHOR CO-AUTHORS POSITION WHAT HAPPENED?

Create scholarship program for low-income students to attend Language included in Eric Pratt; David high-quality SF 256 Roger Chamberlain + 2017 tax bill, which Senjem; Paul Gazelka independent schools was vetoed. by incentivizing private donors

Expand tax credits for Some language included Roger Chamberlain; families that have SF 416 Carla Nelson + in 2017 tax bill, which Kari Dziedzic education expenses was vetoed.

Roger Chamberlain; Require mixed delivery Referred to committee; SF 2305 Carla Nelson Patricia Torres Ray; + of early learning services no further action taken. Sandra Pappas

Restrict open enrollment Committee hearing of charter schools SF 2814 John Jasinki − held; no further by prioritizing action taken. student residence

Audit charter school Some language included funding as it relates to SF 3315 Justin Eichorn + in 2018 omnibus bill, district school funding which was vetoed.

Committee hearing Require mixed delivery SF 3516 Carla Nelson + held; no further of early learning services action taken.

Audit charter school Justin Eichorn; Referred to committee; funding as it relates to SF 3904 Jim Abeler + Charles Wiger no further action taken. district school funding

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 25 ISSUE Final Votes: The Omnibus Bills

For better or worse, most policy advances in Minnesota through an “omnibus bill,” a single piece of legislation that packages together several measures, sometimes on diverse topics. Policymakers must then vote on all those measures together, though they may strongly support some proposals and vociferously oppose many others. For this reason, it can be difﬁcult to look at a legislator’s vote on an omnibus bill and understand where they stood on a particular issue. However, because so much policymaking happens through omnibus bills, we believe it is critical to take a look at the votes. The stakes of passing an omnibus bill are generally quite high, because they almost always contain necessary funding streams and policy changes, along with other objectionable measures. Below, we explain our overall position on each education-related omnibus bill—while acknowledging that there are things we like and things we don’t like in each—and share how legislators voted.

HOUSE OMNIBUS VOTES

Education Omnibus Bill (HF 890; 2017, introduced by Rep. Loon/Sen. Nelson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED HF 890 was the ﬁrst of two 2017 education omnibus bills. In addition to improving laws to disaggregate student achievement data, this bill would have created an Alternative Teacher Preparation grant program to fund innovative programs with a focus on teacher diversity and quality. The bill would also have required districts to negotiate teacher layoff policies by eliminating the quality-blind state default. Although the governor vetoed this bill, its provisions— plus additional funding for schools, a priority of the governor—advanced during a special session in a new omnibus bill, HF 2, which later became law. Bill PASSED, March 31, 2017 Governor VETOED, May 12, 2017 • Democrats: 1 yes, 54 no, 2 not voting • Republicans: 74 yes, 0 no, 3 not voting ____

Education Omnibus Bill (HF 2; 2017 Special Session; introduced by Rep. Loon/Sen. Nelson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED After vetoing HF 890, the governor called a special session. The Legislature then drafted HF 2, which included most provisions from HF 890 and additional measures to accommodate certain demands from the governor. In addition to increasing school funding and investing in and expanding early learning opportunities for low-income kids, this bill overhauled Minnesota’s

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teacher licensure system, required districts to negotiate teacher layoff policies by eliminating the quality-blind state default, and improved and invested in alternative teacher certiﬁcation programs. Bill PASSED, May 23, 2017 Governor SIGNED INTO LAW, May 30, 2017 • Democrats: 8 yes, 49 no • Republicans: 71 yes, 5 no, 1 not voting ____

Omnibus Education Finance Bill (HF 4328; 2018; introduced by Rep. Loon/Sen. Nelson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED This omnibus bill included provisions to create a clear school performance rating system, improve data on school dismissals, and improve the way standards-aligned assessments are administered and reported to teachers and parents. This bill never went to the governor. Instead, many provisions were added to the omnibus supplemental budget bill, SF 3656. Gov. Dayton ultimately vetoed the entire bill, which also included policies beyond education. Bill PASSED, April 26, 2018 Governor VETOED as SF 3656, May 23, 2018 • Democrats: 22 yes, 27 no; 8 not voting • Republicans: 72 yes, 2 no, 3 not voting

SENATE OMNIBUS VOTES

Education Omnibus Bill (HF 890; 2017, introduced by Rep. Loon/Sen. Nelson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED HF 890, which was also voted on in the House, was the ﬁrst of two 2017 education omnibus bills. In addition to improving laws to disaggregate student achievement data, this bill would have created an Alternative Teacher Preparation grant program to fund innovative programs with a focus on teacher diversity and quality. The bill also would have required districts to negotiate teacher layoff policies by eliminating the quality-blind state default. Although the governor vetoed this bill, many of its provisions—plus additional funding for schools, a priority of the governor—advanced during a special session in a new omnibus bill, HF 2, which later became law. Bill PASSED, April 4, 2017 Governor VETOED, May 12, 2017 • Democrats: 4 yes, 28 no, 1 not voting • Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no ____

Education Finance Bill (HF 2; 2017 Special Session; introduced by Rep. Loon/Sen. Nelson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED After vetoing HF 890, the governor called a special session. The Legislature then drafted HF 2, which included most provisions from HF 890 and additional measures to accomodate certain demands from the governor. In addition to increasing school funding and investing in and expanding early learning opportunities for low-income kids, this bill overhauled Minnesota’s

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teacher licensure system, required districts to negotiate teacher layoff policies by eliminating the quality-blind state default, and improved and invested in alternative teacher certiﬁcation programs. Bill PASSED, May 25, 2017 Governor SIGNED INTO LAW, May 30, 2017 • Democrats: 2 yes, 28 no, 3 not voting • Republicans: 32 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting ____

Education Omnibus Bill (SF 3086; 2018; introduced by Sen. Pratt/Rep. Erickson) + EdAllies SUPPORTED This bill included several provisions of the Student Inclusion and Engagement Act—a compre- hensive school discipline reform bill—such as requiring schools to notify parents of student dismissals and encouraging districts to use non-exclusionary discipline practices. The bill also would have given the new teacher licensure board additional time to implement the state’s new tiered system. This bill never went to the governor. Instead, many provisions, including changes to student dismissal procedures and teacher licensure laws, were added to the omnibus supplemental budget bill, SF 3656. Gov. Dayton ultimately vetoed the entire bill, which also included policies beyond education. Bill PASSED, May 2, 2018 Governor VETOED as SF 3656, May 23, 2018 • Democrats: 8 yes, 25 no • Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no

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On the issues where policymakers took a vote, where did your legislator stand? In the following tables, we record votes on bills and amendments detailed in this scorecard.

VOTE TABLES

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

REPRESENTATIVES HOME CITY PARTY RESTRUCTURE LIMIT THE RESTRICT EDUCATION EDUCATION OMNIBUS & TEACHER HIRING OF ACCESS TO OMNIBUS BILL OMNIBUS BILL EDUCATION DISTRICT LICENSURE EDUCATORS EARLY (HF 890; 2017) (HF 2; 2017 FINANCE BILL (HF 140; 2017) (HF 140 LEARNING AID FIRST SPECIAL (HF 4328; 2018) AMENDMENT; (HF 890 SESSION) 2017) AMENDMENT; 2017)

R Tony Albright Prior Lake # # # # # # 55B

DFL Susan Allen Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 62B

R Paul Anderson Starbuck # # # # # # 12B

R Sarah Anderson Plymouth # # # # # # 44A

R Dario Anselmo Edina # # # # # # 49A

DFL Jon Applebaum Minnetonka $ $ $ $ $ ○ 44B

R Jeff Backer Browns Valley # # # # # # 12A

R Cal Bahr East Bethel # # # # $ # 31B

KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 29 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

R Dave Baker Willmar # # $ # # # 17B

Inver Grove R Regina Barr # # # # # # Heights 52B

DFL Jamie Becker-Finn Roseville $ $ $ $ $ ○ 42B

R Peggy Bennett Albert Lea # $ # # # # 27A

DFL Connie Bernardy New Brighton $ $ $ $ $ # 41A

R Matt Bliss Pennington # # # # # # 05A

DFL David Bly Northﬁeld $ $ $ $ $ $ 20B

DFL Andrew Carlson Bloomington $ $ $ $ $ # 50B

DFL Lyndon Carlson, Sr. Crystal $ $ $ $ $ # 45A

R Drew Christensen Savage # # # # # # 56A

DFL Karen Clark Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 62A

DFL Jack Considine Jr. Mankato $ $ $ $ $ $ 19B

R Tony Cornish Good Thunder # # ○ ○ # − 23B

R Brian Daniels Faribault # # # # # # 24B

R Kurt Daudt Crown # # # # # # 31A

R Greg Davids Preston # $ # # # # 28B

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 30 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

DFL Jim Davnie Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 63A

R Matt Dean Dellwood # # # # # # 38B

DFL Raymond Dehn Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 59B

R Bob Dettmer Forest Lake # # # # # # 39A

R Steve Drazkowski Mazeppa # # # # # $ 21B

DFL Rob Ecklund International Falls $ $ $ $ $ $ 03A

R Sondra Erickson Princeton # # # # # # 15A

R Dan Fabian Roseau # # # # # # 01A

R Kelly Fenton Woodbury # # # # # # 53B

DFL Peter Fischer Maplewood $ $ $ $ $ # 43A

DFL Peggy Flanagan St. Louis Park $ $ $ $ $ $ 46A

R Keith Franke St. Paul Park $ # # # # # 54A

R Mary Franson Alexandria # # # # # # 08B

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 31 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

DFL Mike Freiberg Golden Valley $ $ $ $ $ # 45B

R Pat Garofalo Farmington # # ○ ○ # # 58B

R Steve Green Fosston # # # # # # 02B

R Matt Grossell Clearbrook # # # # # # 02A

R Glenn Gruenhagen Glencoe # # # # $ # 18B

R Bob Gunther Fairmont # # # # # # 23A

R Barb Haley Red Wing # # # # # # 21A

DFL Laurie Halverson Eagan $ $ $ $ $ # 51B

R Rod Hamilton Mountain Lake # # # # # ○ 22B

DFL Rick Hansen South St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ # 52A

DFL Alice Hausman St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ $ 66A

R Josh Heintzeman Nisswa # # # # # # 10A

R Jerry Hertaus Greenﬁeld # # # # # # 33A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 32 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

DFL Debra Hilstrom Brooklyn Center $ $ $ $ $ # 40B

R Joe Hoppe Chaska # # # # # # 47B

DFL Frank Hornstein Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 61A

DFL Melissa Hortman Brooklyn Park $ $ $ $ $ # 36B

R Jeff Howe Rockville # # # # # # 13A

R Randy Jessup Shoreview # $ # # # # 42A

DFL Clark Johnson North Mankato $ $ $ $ $ $ 19A

R Brian Johnson Cambridge # # # # # # 32A

DFL Sheldon Johnson St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ ○ 67B

R Tony Jurgens Cottage Grove # $ # # # # 54B

R Debra Kiel Crookston # # # # # # 01B

R Jim Knoblach St. Cloud # # # # # # 14B

DFL Erin Koegel Spring Lake Park $ $ $ $ $ # 37A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 33 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

R Jon Koznick Lakeville # # # # # # 58A

R Ron Kresha Little Falls # # # # # # 09B

Mary Kunesh- DFL New Brighton $ $ $ $ $ # Podein 41B

R Sandy Layman Cohasset # # # # # # 05B

DFL Fue Lee Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ # 59A

DFL John Lesch St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ $ 66B

DFL Tina Liebling Rochester $ $ $ $ $ $ 26A

DFL Ben Lien Moorhead $ $ $ $ # # 04A

DFL Leon Lillie North St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ ○ 43B

DFL Diane Loefﬂer Minneapolis $ ○ $ $ $ $ 60A

R Kathy Lohmer Lake Elmo # # # # # ○ 39B

R Jenifer Loon Eden Prairie # # # # # # 48B

R Bob Loonan Shakopee # # # # # # 55A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 34 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

R Eric Lucero Dayton # # # # $ # 30B

R Dale Lueck Aitkin # # # # # # 10B

DFL Tim Mahoney St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ $ 67A

DFL Carlos Mariani St. Paul # $ $ $ # $ 65B

DFL Paul Marquart Dilworth $ $ $ $ # # 04B

DFL Sandra Masin Eagan $ $ $ $ $ $ 51A

DFL Erin Maye Quade Apple Valley $ $ $ $ # # 57A

R Joe McDonald Delano # # # # # # 29A

DFL Jason Metsa Virginia $ ○ $ $ $ $ 06B

R Tim Miller Prinsburg # # # # $ # 17A

DFL Rena Moran St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ ○ 65A

R Jeremy Munson Lake Crystal − − − − − $ 23B

DFL Erin Murphy St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ ○ 64A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 35 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

DFL Mary Murphy Hermantown $ $ $ # # # 03B

R Jim Nash Waconia # # # # # # 47A

DFL Michael Nelson Brooklyn Park $ $ $ $ $ $ 40A

R Anne Neu North Branch # # # # # # 32B

R Jim Newberger Becker # # # # $ # 15B

R Bud Nornes Fergus Falls # # # # # # 08A

R Tim O'Driscoll Sartell # # # # # # 13B

R Marion O'Neill Maple Lake # # # # # # 29B

DFL Liz Olson Duluth ○ ○ $ $ $ $ 07B

DFL Ilhan Omar Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 60B

DFL Gene Pelowski, Jr. Winona $ $ $ $ # # 28A

R Joyce Peppin Rogers # # # # # # 34A

R John Petersburg Waseca # # # # # # 24A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 36 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

R Roz Peterson Lakeville # # # # ○ # 56B

R Nels Pierson Stewartville # # # # # # 26B

DFL Dave Pinto St. Paul $ $ $ $ $ $ 64B

DFL Jeanne Poppe Austin ○ ○ $ $ # # 27B

R John Poston Lake Shore # # # # # # 09A

DFL Laurie Pryor Minnetonka $ $ $ $ # # 48A

R Cindy Pugh Chanhassen # # # # # # 33B

R Duane Quam Byron # $ # # # # 25A

R Jason Rarick Pine City # # # # # # 11B

DFL Paul Rosenthal Edina $ $ $ $ $ # 49B

R Linda Runbeck Circle Pines # # ○ ○ # # 38A

DFL Julie Sandstede Hibbing $ $ $ $ $ $ 06A

DFL Duane Sauke Rochester $ $ ○ ○ $ $ 25B

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 37 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

R Joe Schomacker Luverne # # # # # # 22A

DFL Jennifer Schultz Duluth $ $ $ $ $ $ 07A

R Peggy Scott Andover ○ ○ # # # # 35B

DFL Linda Slocum Richﬁeld $ $ $ $ $ ○ 50A

R Dennis Smith Maple Grove # # # # # # 34B

DFL Mike Sundin Esko $ $ ○ ○ $ # 11A

R Chris Swedzinski Ghent # # # # # # 16A

R Tama Theis St. Cloud # # # # # # 14A

DFL Paul Thissen Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ ○ 61B

R Paul Torkelson Hanska # # # # # # 16B

R Mark Uglem Champlin # # # # # # 36A

R Dean Urdahl Grove City # $ # # # # 18A

R Bob Vogel Elko New Market # # # # # # 20A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 38 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Diverse The Parent & Effective Omnibus HOUSE VOTES Choice Educators Bills

+ − − + + +

DFL Jean Wagenius Minneapolis $ $ $ $ $ $ 63B

DFL JoAnn Ward Woodbury $ $ $ $ $ # 53A

R Nolan West Blaine # # # # # # 37B

R Abigail Whelan Ramsey # # # # # # 35A

R Anna Wills Rosemount # # # # # # 57B

DFL Cheryl Youakim Hopkins $ $ $ $ $ $ 46B

R Nick Zerwas Elk River # # # # # ○ 30A

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 39 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Welcoming Diverse Data The & Parent & Effective & Trans- Omnibus SENATE VOTES Accessible Choice Educators parency Bills Schools

+ − − + + + + +

SENATORS HOME CITY PARTY RESTRUCTURE REINSTATE REMOVE REMOVE THE OPEN ACCESS EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION & TEACHER QUALITY- SCHOOL “ACADEMIC TO DISTRICT FINANCE OMNIBUS OMNIBUS DISTRICT LICENSURE BLIND SUMMATIVE BALANCE SCHOOLS BILL BILL BILL (HF 140; 2017) LAYOFFS RATINGS POLICY” (HF 2 (HF 2; 2017) (HF 890; (SF 3086; (HF 2 (SF 3086 (SF 3656 AMENDMENT; 2017) 2018) AMENDMENT; AMENDMENT; AMENDMENT; 2017) 2017) 2018) 2018)

R Jim Abeler Anoka # # # $ $ # # # 35

Bruce R Buffalo # # # $ $ # # # Anderson 29

Paul R Plymouth # # # $ # # # # Anderson 44

Thomas M. DFL Cook $ ○ $ # ○ # $ $ Bakk 3

Michelle R. R Ham Lake # # # $ $ # # # Benson 31

Karla Cottage DFL − − $ # − − − # Bigham Grove 54

DFL Jim Carlson Eagan $ $ $ # # $ $ $ 51

Roger C. R Lino Lakes # # # $ $ # # # Chamberlain 38

Bobby Joe DFL Minneapolis $ $ $ # # $ ○ $ Champion 59

Gregory DFL Apple Valley # $ $ # # $ $ # Clausen 57

Richard DFL St. Paul $ $ $ # # $ # $ Cohen 64

Steve A. DFL Eden Prairie $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Cwodzinski 48

Gary Redwood R # # # $ $ # # # Dahms Falls 16

D. Scott DFL Minneapolis ○ $ $ # # $ $ $ Dibble 61

Rich Madison R # # # $ $ # # # Drahiem Lake 20

Kari DFL Minneapolis $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Dziedzic 60

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 40 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Welcoming Diverse Data The & Parent & Effective & Trans- Omnibus SENATE VOTES Accessible Choice Educators parency Bills Schools

+ − − + + + + +

Chris A. Brooklyn DFL $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Eaton Center 40

Justin D. Grand R # # # $ $ # # # Eichorn Rapids 5

DFL Kent Eken Twin Valley $ $ $ # # $ $ # 4

Michelle L. R Paynesville # # # $ $ # # # Fischbach 13

Melisa DFL Edina # $ $ # $ $ # $ Franzen 49

North DFL Nick Frentz # $ $ # # $ $ $ Mankato 19

Paul E. R Nisswa # ○ # $ ○ # # # Gazelka 9

Michael P. R Red Wing # # # $ $ # # # Goggin 21

R Dan D. Hall Burnsville # # # $ $ # # # 56

Foung DFL St. Paul $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Hawj 67

Jeff DFL Minneapolis $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Hayden 62

John DFL Champlin # $ $ # # $ # $ Hoffman 36

Karin St. Mary's R # # # $ $ # # # Housley Point 39

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 41 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Welcoming Diverse Data The & Parent & Effective & Trans- Omnibus SENATE VOTES Accessible Choice Educators parency Bills Schools

+ − − + + + + +

Bill R Alexandria # # # $ $ # # # Ingebrigtsen 8

Jason DFL Shoreview $ $ $ # # $ $ # Isaacson 42

John R. R Faribault # # $ $ $ # # # Jasinski 24

Scott M. R Chaska # # # $ $ # # # Jensen 47

Mark East Grand R # # # $ # # # # Johnson Forks 1

DFL Susan Kent Woodbury # $ $ # # $ $ # 53

Mary R Big Lake # # # $ $ # # # Kiffmeyer 30

Matt D. Mendota DFL # $ $ ○ # ○ $ $ Klein Heights 52

Mark W. R North Branch # # # $ $ ○ # # Koran 32

Caroline Columbia DFL # $ $ # # $ $ $ Laine Heights 41

Andrew R. R Olivia # # $ $ $ # # # Lang 17

DFL Ron Latz St. Louis Park $ $ $ # # $ $ $ 46

Warren R Maple Grove # # # $ $ # # # Limmer 34

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 42 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Welcoming Diverse Data The & Parent & Effective & Trans- Omnibus SENATE VOTES Accessible Choice Educators parency Bills Schools

+ − − + + + + +

DFL Matt Little Lakeville # $ $ # # $ $ $ 58

Tony DFL Kerrick $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Lourey 11

DFL John Marty Roseville $ $ $ # # $ $ $ 66

Andrew R Milaca # # # $ $ # # # Mathews 15

Jeremy R. R Winona # # # $ $ # # # Miller 28

Carla J. R Rochester # # # $ $ # # # Nelson 26

Scott J. R Hutchinson # # # $ $ # # # Newman 18

Jerry DFL Coon Rapids $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Newton 37

David J. R Mound # # # $ ○ ○ # # Osmek 33

Sandra L. DFL St. Paul $ ○ $ # ○ ○ $ # Pappas 65

R Eric Pratt Prior Lake # # # $ $ # # # 55

R Jerry Relph St. Cloud # # # $ $ # # # 14

DFL Ann H. Rest New Hope ○ ○ $ # ○ ○ $ $ 45

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 43 KEY # Vote matched EdAllies’ position $ Vote did not match EdAllies’ position + EdAllies supported ○ Did not vote − EdAllies opposed − Not in ofﬁce

Welcoming Diverse Data The & Parent & Effective & Trans- Omnibus SENATE VOTES Accessible Choice Educators parency Bills Schools

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Julie A. Vernon R # # # $ $ # # # Rosen Center 23

R Carrie Ruud Breezy Point # # # $ $ # # # 10

Dan DFL St. Paul Park $ $ − − # $ $ − Schoen 54

David H. R Rochester # # # $ $ # # # Senjem 25

Erik DFL Duluth $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Simonson 7

DFL Dan Sparks Austin $ $ $ # # # $ $ 27

David J. DFL Chisholm $ $ $ # # $ $ # Tomassoni 6

Patricia DFL Minneapolis $ $ $ # # $ $ $ Torres Ray 62

Jim Paul R Park Rapids # # # $ $ # # # Utke 2

R Bill Weber Luverne # # # $ $ # # # 22

Torrey N. R Elbow Lake # # # $ $ # # # Westrom 12

Charles DFL Maplewood # $ $ # # $ # # Wiger 43

Melissa H. DFL Bloomington # $ $ ○ # $ $ $ Wiklund 50

EdAllies Legislative Scorecard 2017–2018 44 OUR MISSION

We partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that every young Minnesotan has access to a rigorous and engaging education.

We advance policies that put underserved students ﬁrst, remove barriers facing successful schools and programs, and foster an inclusive conversation about what’s possible for students.

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