Minnesota SF4826: Social studies standards modification to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to education; modifying social studies standards to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 1.

From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to education; modifying social studies standards to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Required academic standards. (a) The following subject areas are required for statewide (2) mathematics, encompassing algebra II, integrated mathematics III, or an equivalent in high school, and to be prepared for the three credits of mathematics in grades 9 through 12, the grade 8 standards include completion of algebra; (3) science, including earth and space science, life science, and the physical sciences, including chemistry and physics; (4) social studies, including history, geography, economics, and government and citizenship that includes civics; (5) physical education; (6) health; and (7) the arts. Public elementary and middle schools must offer at least three and require at least two of the following five arts media arts; music; theater; and visual arts. Public high schools must offer at least three and require at least one of the following five arts dance; music; theater; and visual arts. (b) For purposes of applicable federal law, the academic standards for language arts, mathematics, and science apply to all public school students, except the very few students with extreme cognitive or physical impairments for whom …

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Sponsors

• Bill Lieske (R) · primary sponsor
• Nathan Wesenberg (R)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Referred to Education Policy
2. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4826?

SF4826 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Social studies standards modification to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism.

What does SF4826 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education; modifying social studies standards to include the dangers and perils of communism and socialism; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.021, subdivision 1.

What is the status of SF4826?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Education Policy (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4826?

Bill Lieske (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF4826?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4826&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate