Article Title
The Development of Elementary and Secondary Education Policy in the Minnesota Legislature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1985
Keywords
Education, Elementary--Government policy; Education, Secondary--Government policy; Government aid to education
Abstract
This discussion of the political climate in which elementary and secondary education is funded in Minnesota begins with the Minnesota Miracle of 1971. In each successive legislative session some adjustments have been made in this formula. In this paper we describe the various lobbying groups that try to affect education legislation. We also discuss the role played by the governor, key legislators, legislative and Department of Education staff, the State Board of Education, and the commissioner of education in educational policy formation. In conclusion, we summarize major formula changes since 1971 and review the many education-related issues before the legislature during the 1985 session. We conclude that major public education decisions are ultimately made by a few key legislators and legislative staff, although input is provided by many groups.
First Page
3
Last Page
9
Recommended Citation
Krupey, J.,
&
Mammenga, G.
(1985).
The Development of Elementary and Secondary Education Policy in the Minnesota Legislature.
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science, Vol. 51 No.3, 3-9.
Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/jmas/vol51/iss3/3
Primo Type
Article