The bill SF1667 proposes the creation of a Developmental Delay Age Limit Working Group under the Minnesota Department of Education. The group will evaluate the current law that limits special education services for developmental delays to children under age seven and will assess the potential impact of extending eligibility to children under age nine.

Key Provisions:

1. Establishment of a Working Group:

   • The Minnesota Department of Education will form the working group to study the developmental delay eligibility age limit.

2. Membership:

   • The Commissioner of Education or a designee.
   • Representatives from organizations such as:
     • Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (one metro-area and one non-metro).
     • Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
     • Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
     • Education Minnesota (one metro-area and one non-metro).
     • PACER Center.
     • Minnesota School Psychologists Association (one member working in schools, one in postsecondary training).

3. Duties:

   • Review Minnesota’s current law restricting developmental delay services to children under age seven.
   • Assess the impact of extending eligibility to children under age nine.
   • Report findings and recommendations to the legislative committees overseeing K-12 education by February 1, 2026.

4. Administrative Provisions:

   • The commissioner or designee will convene the first meeting.
   • The working group will operate without compensation.
   • Group expires on February 1, 2026, or upon submission of the required report.

This bill aims to ensure adequate support for children with developmental delays by re-evaluating the eligibility criteria for special education services in Minnesota.