| Full Name: | Kent Eken |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (MN) - District 4, Democratic/Farmer/Labor |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2016 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Lori; 4 Children: Kara, Samuel, Amber, Adam |
| Birth Date: | 12/12/1963 |
| Home City: | Twin Valley, MN |
| Religion: | Lutheran |
Feb. 16, 2012 - Authorizes a school board to base unrequested leave of absence or dismissal decisions on a teacher's evaluation outcome, beginning no later than the 2016-2017 ...
March 3, 2011 - Specifies that teacher preparation programs, including alternative teacher preparation programs, must include a content-specific, board-approved, performance-based assessment that measures teacher candidates in three areas ...
March 11, 2010 - -Appropriates $1.1 billion from the bond proceeds fund for capitol improvement purposes, which includes, but is not limited to, the following appropriations (Sec. 1):-$239.92 million ...
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AFSCME Council 5 Positions | 88% |
| 2012 | Minnesota Nurses Association Positions on Nursing, Health Care, and Workforce Issues | 50% |
| 2010 | AFSCME Council 5 Positions | 80% |
Kent Eken refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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