HF62 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
References to statutes governing student attendance provided.
Related bill: SF1781
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill seeks to clarify and organize various laws related to student attendance in Minnesota by establishing specific references to existing statutes. It aims to improve understanding and implementation of these laws by clearly indicating which laws govern different aspects of student attendance.
Main Provisions
- Age of Instruction: Establishes that compulsory instruction requirements and school admission based on age are governed by specific sections (120A.22 and 120A.20).
- District of Residence: Clarifies that public school admission is free for children residing in the district. Nonresident students may attend schools in other districts with certain conditions.
- Nonpublic School Reporting: Requires nonpublic schools to report to district superintendents and maintain documentation.
- Transportation: Mandates school districts to provide transportation services, with specific rules for students with disabilities and provisions for revoking bus privileges.
- Students with Disabilities: Ensures free appropriate public education (FAPE) in accordance with federal laws.
- Funding for Truancy Reduction: Allows districts to use general funds for programs aimed at reducing truancy.
- Taking Leave for Religious or Cultural Reasons: Regulates when and how students can be excused for religious or cultural practices.
- Attendance Roll Management: Outlines policies for removing students from attendance rolls after prolonged absences.
- Truancy: Details definitions and procedures related to truancy, including the role of truancy programs and county attorneys.
- Maltreatment: Addresses implications of habitual truancy and outlines related child protection provisions.
- Criminal Penalties: Establishes penalties for failing to provide compulsory education or contributing to truancy.
Significant Changes
The bill essentially reorganizes existing statutes to provide clearer guidance on student attendance, but it is not intended to make substantive legal changes. It cross-references other laws to create a comprehensive framework for understanding how student attendance is managed legally but does not alter the underlying laws themselves.
Relevant Terms
student attendance, compulsory instruction, district of residence, nonpublic school reporting, transportation, students with disabilities, truancy, habitual truant, maltreatment, criminal penalties.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Laid on table | |
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Taken from table | |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Laid on table | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 06, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading | |
| April 06, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed |
Citations
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references compulsory instruction requirements based on age under section 120A.22 subdivision 5.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "120A.22",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references limitations on admission to a public school based on age under section 120A.20.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "120A.20",
"subdivision": ""
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references enrollment termination in a nonresident district due to truancy under section 124D.03 subdivision 12.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "124D.03",
"subdivision": "subdivision 12"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references reporting requirements for nonpublic school students under section 120A.24.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "120A.24",
"subdivision": ""
},
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references transportation provisions under section 123B.88 subdivision 13.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "123B.88",
"subdivision": "subdivision 13"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references bus riding privileges under section 121A.59.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "121A.59",
"subdivision": ""
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references transportation provisions using a type III vehicle under section 169.454 subdivision 13.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "169.454",
"subdivision": "subdivision 13"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references transportation responsibilities for students with disabilities under section 123B.88.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "123B.88",
"subdivision": ""
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the use of general fund money for truancy programs under section 126C.15.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "126C.15",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references absences excused for religious instruction under section 120A.22 subdivision 12.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "120A.22",
"subdivision": "subdivision 12"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references removal from attendance roll under section 126C.05.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "126C.05",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of a continuing truant under section 260A.02 subdivision 3.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260A.02",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references notification of the child being a truant to the parent or guardian under section 260A.03.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260A.03",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references disclosure of student data to the county attorney for truancy purposes under section 13.32 subdivision 3.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "13.32",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of a child in need of protection under section 260C.007 subdivision 6.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260C.007",
"subdivision": "subdivision 6"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of habitual truant under section 260C.007 subdivision 19.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260C.007",
"subdivision": "subdivision 19"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references reportable maltreatment related to truancy under section 260E.03 subdivision 12.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260E.03",
"subdivision": "subdivision 12"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references neglect in the context of failure to ensure a child's education under section 260E.03 subdivision 15.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "260E.03",
"subdivision": "subdivision 15"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references criminal penalties for failure to provide instruction under section 120A.34.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "120A.34",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references a felony charge for causing habitual truancy under section 609.26.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.26",
"subdivision": ""
}
]