Tag Archives: Eric Pratt

Sen. Pratt’s amendment would delay implementation of new tiered licensure system

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

Sen. Eric Pratt successfully amended the Senate education omnibus bill (SF 3086) on Tuesday, May 1. Sen. Pratt’s amendment includes language that delays implementation of the new tiered licensure system until September 1, 2018. This delay affects the four tiers, … Continue reading →

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MSBA names recipients for its Outstanding Legislator of 2017 award

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) recently announced the recipients for its Outstanding Legislator of 2017 award. This year’s honorees are Sen. Greg Clausen (DFL-Apple Valley), Rep. Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton), Rep. Jenifer Loon (R-Eden Prairie), Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL-St. Paul), … Continue reading →

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Senate education committee discusses education-funding increase bill

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

The Senate E-12 Finance Committee examined a bill Monday that would provide an increase to the education funding formula. Committee chair Sen. Carla Nelson’s SF 1556 would increase the basic per-pupil formula allowance by 2 percent in each of the … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Senate education committees unveiled

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

The Minnesota Senate recently announced its proposed committee assignments for the 2017 and 2018 legislative sessions. The Senate E-12 Finance Committee will be led by Sen. Carla Nelson (chair) and Sen. Eric Pratt (vice chair). The E-12 Finance Committee is … Continue reading →

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