HF1436

HF1436 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Student discipline provisions modified.

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to Minnesota's student discipline policies. It amends existing laws to modify the rules regarding disciplinary dismissals for young students.

Key provisions include: - Prohibiting disciplinary dismissals (expulsions and exclusions) for students in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten through third grade. - Allowing dismissals only in cases where all other resources have been exhausted and there is a serious and ongoing safety threat. - Removing certain existing statutory provisions related to student discipline by repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 121A.425 subdivision 2 and 121A.611.

The bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education Policy for further review.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Education Policy
February 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Education Policy
February 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 04, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
March 10, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies the conditions under which expulsions and exclusions can be used."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends provisions related to student disciplinary dismissals for certain age groups and educational programs.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts language to specify applicable programs, such as early childhood family education and Head Start."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.425",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The amended statute adjusts criteria for pupil dismissals.",
      "modified": [
        "Specification of criteria for dismissals upheld by this statute."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.45",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Integration of new language consistent with pupil rights and protections."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill refers to policies for enforcing rules ensuring policies are consistent with other provisions.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.55",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Cross-reference to provisions governing federal law requirements for special education students.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the exception based on federal law alignment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]