School board membership requirements modified, and school board membership expanded to include student members.
HF 63 modifies Minnesota school board membership by requiring public school districts to select two student members starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Student members must be enrolled in grades 9-12, reside in the district, and be chosen through a process allowing all eligible students to vote. These student members gain voting rights on all board matters, serve two-year terms, and may serve no more than two terms. The bill directly affects all Minnesota public school districts and their student populations, aiming to increase student voice in school governance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Samantha Sencer-Mura
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Brion Curran
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Cheryl Youakim
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Jess Hanson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Larry Kraft
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Zack Stephenson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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