Legislative

About the Committee

The Legislative Committee focuses on developing and implementing public policy beneficial to ABE. Working with a professional lobbyist, the Committee develops a state legislative agenda each year, and provides support for adoption by the legislature. The Committee also tracks proposed state and federal legislation and policy, advocating when needed to ensure the interests of ABE in serving learners are protected.

Literacy Action Network membership supports continued statewide delivery system of services through the Minnesota Department of Education that focuses on learner needs and program results.  The legislative work of Literacy Action Network is a key factor in effective statewide advocacy on ABE issues.

Meeting Dates for 2024-25:

  • December 6th, 2024
  • January 10th, 2025
  • February 6th, 2025 (in-person at the Capitol)
  • March 7th, 2025
  • April 10th, 2025 (in-person at the Capitol)
  • May 9th, 2025
  • June 6th, 2025
  • July 11th, 2025

Legislative Events

Virtual

Legislative – December

Reach out to legislative chairs, Scott Helland and Susie Evans, to access the Zoom link.

Meeting Agenda

Date and Time

Legislative Resources

2023 LAN Staff, Salary & Budget Survey

The Legislative Action Committee from LAN presents to you a summary of the 2023 Staff, Salary and Budget Survey.

Legislative Update ’23

This letter is a response from the Legislative Action Committee about the change passed for district instructors and possible things to consider.

Day On The Hill Flyer

Basic flyer for Day On The Hill - Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. QR code included for registration.

ABE in Minnesota

This document gives a brief overview that explains the different services provided in Adult Basic Education in Minnesota. Perfect for sharing more about MN ABE…

2023 Legislative Platform

The LAN Board has adopted a 2023 legislative platform designed to stabilize financial resources to serve Adult Basic Education (ABE) students in Minnesota. The platform…

Adult Basic Education Impact Report

MN ABE is a flexible and adaptive system that is continually evolving to address the rapidly changing environment for skilled labor, economic improvement and literacy. …

Contact Us

Questions or interested in joining the Committee?

Scott Helland

Legislative Committee Co-Chair

Susie Evans

Legislative Committee Co-Chair