Minnesota SF5084: Gifted and talented students definition clarification provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying the definition of gifted and talented students; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.15.

From the introduced text, April 10, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying the definition of gifted and talented students; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.15. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.15, is amended to read: 120B.15 GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. (a) School districts may identify students, locally develop programs and services addressing instructional and affective needs, provide staff development, and evaluate programs to provide gifted and talented students with challenging and appropriate educational programs and services.new text begin [ADDED: This includes gifted and talented students who are twice-exceptional, including students who are gifted and have a form of learning or developmental disability or autism spectrum disorder under section 256B.0949, subdivision 2, paragraph (d).] new text end (b) School districts must adopt guidelines for assessing and identifying students for participation in gifted and talented programs and services consistent with section 120B.11, subdivision 2, clause (2). The guidelines should include the use and (2) assessments and procedures that are valid and reliable, fair, and based on current theory and research. Assessments and procedures should be sensitive to underrepresented groups, includingdeleted text begin ,deleted text end but not limited todeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin [ADDED: students from ] new text end low-incomenew text begin [ADDED: families] new text end , minoritynew text begin [ADDED: students] new text end …

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Sponsors

• Michael W. Holmstrom (R, 29) · primary sponsor
• Zach Duckworth (R)
• John Hoffman (D)
• Jim Abeler (R)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Referred to Education Policy
2. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5084?

SF5084 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Gifted and talented students definition clarification provision.

What does SF5084 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education; clarifying the definition of gifted and talented students; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.15.

What is the status of SF5084?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Education Policy (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5084?

Michael W. Holmstrom (R, 29), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF5084?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5084&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate