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Week Two - January 11, 2021
92nd Minnesota Legislature Begins
Overview
Last week all legislators took an oath of office and received their election certificates. Of course it looked a bit different this year as most were sworn in virtually.

Committee meetings are in full swing and a few bills were introduced last week. Activity will continue to increase throughout the next weeks.

New Advocacy Initiatives
The MSBA Government Relations team has a couple new things to share with members. First, each week's bill introductions will be shared every Friday morning via the Advocate. If you don't receive the Advocate, you can sign up for it and it will be sent to your email.

The other exciting news the introduction of The Friday Chatroom, legislative news with Denise and Kim. Every Friday morning, from 9 - 10 am during session, Denise and Kim will host a casual conversation about what is happening at the Capitol. MSBA members will receive a Zoom invitation and can join the discussion, ask questions and share information with other members.
Important Education News
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MSBA introduced its 2021 Legislative Agenda. We hope you will notice how each of the initiatives are important “cogs” and that one “cog” not working properly will impact the rotation of the others. 

1.   Reform school finance system for more adequate, stable and equitable funding
2.   Improve equalization of all school levies with significant statewide impact
3.   Make facilities funding equitable
4.   Maintain local decision-making authority and flexibility
5.   Improve staff recruitment and retention
6.   Redesign schools to promote individualized learning
7.   Provide expanded learning time and opportunities
8.   Ensure supports for social and emotional learning
9.   Close the digital divide

The Government Relations team is meeting with education committee members to share the agenda and discuss opportunities to introduce legislation in support of the 333 school boards and 850,000+ students in our great state.
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