THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 29, 2024

READ Act Revisions

The chief author of the READ Act in the House, Representative Edelson, continues to listen to concerns and suggestions for revisions to the statute that will impact implementation moving forward. Another version of the proposed changes to the statute was reviewed and discussed on February 27 with roughly 15 stakeholders, including representatives from MSBA, AMSD, ED MN, MASA, and others. 

Given recommendations, Representative Edelson said we can expect another new version to review on Friday, March 1. We continue to ask for additional funding, more clarity on who needs training and resources to assist school districts now and in the years ahead.

The bill will be heard in the House on March 5. Representative Edelson said it may be possible for additional changes even after the hearing. Stay tuned…

Have you Voted for AASA President-Elect?

Superintendent David Law is one of three finalists for President-elect of AASA. The other two candidates are Tobin Novasio of Montana and Wayne Vickers of Alabama.

Video remarks from each of the three candidates are available for you to view at: aasa.org/election-candidates.

If you are a member of AASA you should have received a ballot from AASA. They have partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2024 election. If you have not received your election email by now, please contact support@directvote.net. The voting ends Friday, March 8, 2024. Please direct all other election-related inquiries to Kat Sturdevant (ksturdevant@aasa.org).

You’re Invited!

Please join us from 4-5 pm on March 14th at the Marriott Northwest to honor Dr. Joe Gothard as our 2024 National Superintendent of the Year. Complete your RSVP here and celebrate our collective efforts to champion public education in our communities. There’s also still time to register for the conference if you haven’t done so yet.

Leadership Matters!

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” - Shirley Chisholm