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February 15, 2005 - Early Learning Standards in Minnesota focus of Joint Hearing

The newly released Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards will be the focus of a Joint Hearing of the Senate Early Childhood Policy and Budget Division and Senate Education Committee on February 15, 2005. At least two bills have been submitted this legislative session:

S.F. 592 - Kierlan: Early childhood learning standards and quality rating system.
S.F.906-Kelley:Early childhood developmental screening provisions modifications; school readiness kindergarten assessment initiative

Additional Resources

June 2003 - Standards for Preschool Children's Learning and Development: Who has standards, how were they developed, and how are they used?, See how Minnesota's previous standards measured up, SERVE Center for Continuous Improvement.