Save Your Receipts! Inside Minnesota's K-12 Education Credit w/ Rep. Matt Norris

02/22/24 • 40 min

It's tax season and the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. In this episode, Josh and Margaret welcome Rep. Matt Norris (32B) to amplifiED to talk about the ins and outs of the new credit. Rep. Norris discusses how the tax credit was created, how the credit was passed through the Minnesota legislature, the impact on Minnesota families, and how students and parents can take advantage of the credit.

For more information, visit the Department of Revenue's website at: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit

For a list of qualifying expenses, visit: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/qualifying-expenses

For more information, visit the Department of Revenue's website at: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit

For a list of qualifying expenses, visit: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/qualifying-expenses

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Advocating for Education in 2024: Getting Ready for Minnesota’s Legislative Session

On this episode of amplifiED, join hosts Josh Crosson and Margaret Sullivan as they dive into the exciting world of education advocacy and policy-making. They are joined by guest Matt Shaver as they discuss the upcoming legislative session, the challenges they anticipate, and the importance of effective advocacy. From addressing the use of physical restraints on students, to the impact of tiered licensing for teachers, to the push for universal FAFSA and more, they cover a wide range of topics. Get ready to be inspired and informed as they share their passion for improving education and providing equal opportunities for all students.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] AmplifiEd podcast discusses education policy.

[00:07:00] Legislative session expectations and challenges.

[00:14:23] Summary: Discussion on repealing law protecting students.

[00:19:59] Advocates are pushing for the elimination of dangerous restraints on children in schools

[00:27:25] Limits on force for kids questioned.

[00:32:32] Special education teachers and teachers of color face challenges in the licensure system.

[00:40:15] Parents don't care about teacher licenses.

[00:45:55] Schools struggle with accountability and change. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue.

[00:52:44] Crisis in chronic absenteeism, college readiness.

[00:59:09] Summary: Discussion about education and involvement opportunities.

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Making the Case for Universal FAFSA in Minnesota

Incoming Minnesota college students are leaving money on the table, and most don’t even realize it. Students who do not promptly fill out the FAFSA miss out on need-based grants, loans and work-study for a whole school year—and just as importantly, they miss out on potentially transformative information about resources that might have helped make college dreams possible. Minnesota’s graduating classes of 2021 and 2022 left nearly $100 million on the table in Pell Grants by not completing FAFSA.

In this episode, Josh and Margaret talk with Thomas Anderson, Executive Director of Students United, about how low completion rates of the FAFSA are affecting Minnesota students. Thomas also talks through the current status of the FAFSA and why Minnesota legislators should pass a universal FAFSA policy for Minnesota students.