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11th LD 2023 Education survey 

From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

1.Do you have students in your household? 
2.What Legislative support would make the biggest difference for students in your household this year?
3.HB 1658 authorizes public high school students to earn elective credit for paid work experience
4.HB 1565 supports and strengthens the professional education workforce by requiring the development of an online platform for the recruitment of public school employees, the establishment of a teacher residency program, workforce data collection, and required reporting to the Legislature on the improvement of the quality and effectiveness of educator programs. 
5.HB 1550 establishes the transition to kindergarten program to provide no-charge assistance to eligible children in need of additional preparation to be successful kindergarten students. 
6.HB 1368 requires school buses purchased by public k-12 schools to be zero-emission buses & establishes a zero-emission school bus grant program. 
7.HB 1536 makes changes to the authority of school districts to withhold the diplomas of students who lose or willfully damage property, and requires community service by a students (performed in lieu of fines for damages) be credited at the applicable minimum wage.
8.HB 1316 lowers dual enrollment program costs for eligible students with financial need by creating a subsidy program and expands requirements to notify students and their parents or guardians about dual credit programs & available financial assistance.
9.HB 1305 Improves access to free appropriate public education for students with disabilities by establishing special ed. hearing requirements, establishing a grant program for school psychologists to conduct special ed. evaluations, and making changes to the initial evaluations to better develop individualized education programs. 
10.HB 1238 provides free school meals for all. 
11.Your responses are anonymous, so if you'd like a personal reply:
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    2. Leave your name and phone number (optional)