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SenateWednesday, May 6, 2026 9:00 AM 

Education Policy
Education Finance

Public Notice Date: 5/01/2026 11:39 AM
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Agenda change[Revision 6]
Location: 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.

Chair: Senator Steve A. Cwodzinski, Senator Mary K. Kunesh

Informational hearing on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

**This is an informational hearing. No public testimony will be taken. Handouts will be accepted from all members of the public.**

HANDOUTS: Please send electronically in an accessible .pdf format to emma.zellmer@mnsenate.gov by 12 pm on May 5th. All documents must be named as follows: Agenda Topic- Organization or Individual’s Name - Title of Document. Incorrectly named files or late submissions may not be accepted.

***NOTE: Due to the fluid nature of the Legislature, the agenda order is subject to change.***

Agenda:

Call to Order

***Additional Items Will Be Added To The Agenda*** Chair Cwodzinski will hold the gavel.

Student Testimony

Kiernan Baxter Kauf, St. Paul Central High School; MSHSL State Debate Champion, Heart of the Arts State Award Winner, Middle School Debate Coach Will Cannon, Farmington Senior High School, MSHSL State Debate Champion

Minnesota Department of Education

Commissioner Willie Jett

Former Student Testimony

Sara Griffin, Eden Prairie High School Charlie Crocker, Eden Prairie High School

Secretary of State

Secretary Steve Simon

Minnesota Historic Societal

Kent Whitworth, Director and CEO, Minnesota Historical Society Bill Convery, Director of Research, MNHS Kevin Maijala, Vice President, Education and Interpretation, MNHS

History Day Students

Jack Grauman, Student, Roosevelt High School Divya Thamman, Student, Edina High School

Minnesota Civics Teacher of the Year

Beth Holgrimson, Andover High School Mackenzy Johnson, Student, Andover High School

Veterans Testimony

American Legion Commander Linda Dvorak Veterans of Foreign Wars, Former State Commander Barry Henriksen

Adjournment
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