HF297

This legislative bill, introduced in Minnesota, mandates a yearly audit of school district curriculums. The primary goal is to ensure that these curriculums align with state academic standards, specifically in math and language arts. This audit will be mandatory for at least 15% of school districts each year, particularly focusing on those that have not met certain performance goals or are otherwise identified as needing improvement. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the state's education commissioner, who must assist districts by identifying effective educational strategies and helping implement them, especially in districts that are struggling. The commissioner is also required to report annually to relevant legislative committees about the districts' progress and about those that haven't met their reporting obligations. Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner to mandate that districts identified as underperforming use up to 2% of their basic education funding to adopt recommended strategies for improvement.