With the news that our Data Bill has been “birthed”, it’s time to get on the phones!! The bill has been referred to the House Education Policy and House Education Finance committees. Let’s start with the House Ed Committees this week! We need EVERYONE calling!
Here’s a script you may use. Please do change it a little or a lot.
SCRIPT: ” Hello Representative ____________, (or the Rep’s Legislative Assistant)
My call is in reference to Bill HF 2766, a bill for an act relating to education. This bill is Chief authored by Rep. Jason Isaacson and originated by Rep. Jim Abeler.
I am calling (or writing) to inform you of my concerns with data collection and how that data is leaving our state for the Tri-State Consortium. And now, we find that various School Boards are revising their Policy Manuals to allow data to fly directly to the federal government and without parental consent. We are opposed to this action and wish to protect our childrens’ and families’ personal information.
Secondly, I am very concerned with the Common Core Standards; that these standards may not be high enough; and a loss of local control when the standards are held in copyright by two trade organizations (the CCSSO and NGA). HF 2766 maintains the integrity of our state academic standards and our state educational autonomy. I do not want to see local control given away to either the federal government or any corporate entity.
And lastly, the bill gives parents the opportunity to opt out of data collection when data becomes personally identifiable. Understand, this is not an issue for me. This is about my children and my children’s future. I strongly encourage you to read the bill, support it and to co-author. I will be calling back within the week to find out your position on this bill. Thank you for your time!”
Here are the names, phone numbers and e-mails for the House Ed Committees.
Education Policy
Membership 2013 – 2014
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Committee ChairCarlos Mariani (DFL) 381 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-9714 E-mail: rep.carlos.mariani@house.mn |
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Republican LeadSondra Erickson (R) 209 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6746 E-mail: rep.sondra.erickson@house.mn |
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Mark Anderson (R) 327 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4293 E-mail: rep.mark.anderson@house.mn |
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Bob Barrett (R) 287 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5377 E-mail: rep.bob.barrett@house.mn |
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John Benson (DFL) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-9934 E-mail: rep.john.benson@house.mn |
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David Bly (DFL) 559 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-0171 E-mail: rep.david.bly@house.mn |
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Jim Davnie (DFL) 445 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-0173 E-mail: rep.jim.davnie@house.mn |
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Roger Erickson (DFL) 527 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4265 E-mail: rep.roger.erickson@house.mn |
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Tim Faust (DFL) 567 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-0518 E-mail: rep.tim.faust@house.mn |
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Jason Isaacson (DFL) 545 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7153 E-mail: rep.jason.isaacson@house.mn |
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Debra Kiel (R) 337 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5091 E-mail: rep.deb.kiel@house.mn |
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Ron Kresha (R) 329 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4247 E-mail: rep.ron.kresha@house.mn |
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Ernie Leidiger (R) 317 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4282 E-mail: rep.ernie.leidiger@house.mn |
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Paul Marquart (DFL) 597 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6829 E-mail: rep.paul.marquart@house.mn |
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Will Morgan (DFL) 401 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5387 E-mail: rep.will.morgan@house.mn |
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Bud Nornes (R) 273 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4946 E-mail: rep.bud.nornes@house.mn |
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Mary Sawatzky (DFL) 433 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6206 E-mail: rep.mary.sawatzky@house.mn |
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Dean Urdahl (R) 253 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4344 E-mail: rep.dean.urdahl@house.mn |
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Anna Wills (R) 225 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4306 E-mail: rep.anna.wills@house.mn |
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Barb Yarusso (DFL) 507 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-0141 E-mail: rep.barb.yarusso@house.mn |
Here is information on the House Education Finance Committee.
Education Finance
Membership 2013 – 2014
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Committee Chair
Paul Marquart (DFL) |
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Vice Chair
Linda Slocum (DFL) |
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Republican Lead
Kelby Woodard (R) |
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Tom Anzelc (DFL) 517 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4936 E-mail: rep.tom.anzelc@house.mn |
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Connie Bernardy (DFL) 581 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5510 E-mail: rep.connie.bernardy@house.mn |
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Kathy Brynaert (DFL) 569 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3248 E-mail: rep.kathy.brynaert@house.mn |
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Jim Davnie (DFL) 445 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-0173 E-mail: rep.jim.davnie@house.mn |
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Sondra Erickson (R) 209 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6746 E-mail: rep.sondra.erickson@house.mn |
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Glenn Gruenhagen (R) 241 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4229 E-mail: rep.glenn.gruenhagen@house.mn |
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Jerry Hertaus (R) 315 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-9188 E-mail: rep.jerry.hertaus@house.mn |
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Carlos Mariani (DFL) 381 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-9714 E-mail: rep.carlos.mariani@house.mn |
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Joe McDonald (R) 291 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4336 E-mail: rep.joe.mcdonald@house.mn |
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Rena Moran (DFL) 413 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5158 E-mail: rep.rena.moran@house.mn |
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Will Morgan (DFL) 401 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5387 E-mail: rep.will.morgan@house.mn |
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Pam Myhra (R) 217 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4212 E-mail: rep.pam.myhra@house.mn |
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Jerry Newton (DFL) 575 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5369 E-mail: rep.jerry.newton@house.mn |
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Duane Quam (R) 323 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-9236 E-mail: rep.duane.quam@house.mn |
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Joe Radinovich (DFL) 529 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2365 E-mail: rep.joe.radinovich@house.mn |
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Yvonne Selcer (DFL) 523 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3964 E-mail: rep.yvonne.selcer@house.mn |
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Anna Wills (R) 225 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4306 E-mail: rep.anna.wills@house.mn |
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ex-officio Lyndon Carlson Sr. (DFL) 479 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4255 E-mail: rep.lyndon.carlson@house.mn
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