Published Jan. 30, 2003	EDUCBX

Soon: Current curriculum content standards -- the Profile of Learning -- will be repealed.

February: A state committee will begin designing new math, reading and English standards.

March: Standards go to Legislature for approval.

Fall: Schools can start using the new standards.

Those wishing to be considered for the state committee that will devise new academic standards for reading, English and math should call 651-582-1598 or sign up at the Department of Children, Families and Learning Web site, http://cfl.state.mn.us/ . The deadline is Feb. 7, and there are choices of several subcommittees to serve on.