AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to make comprehensive changes to the education policies governing kindergarten through 12th-grade education in Minnesota. It revises and updates provisions related to general education, charter schools, special education, school nutrition, school facilities, and interactions with state agencies. Additionally, it requires a report to ensure transparency and accountability.
Main Provisions
- General Education and Attendance: It allows parents to apply for exemptions from school attendance for various legitimate reasons such as illness, family emergencies, military service, and religious instruction. It also introduces the possibility for parents to choose between full-day and half-day kindergarten programs without penalties.
- Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities: Students participating in activities during school hours will be considered present, to encourage broader student engagement without affecting attendance records.
- Charter Schools and Education Excellence: Updates are made to policies related to charter schools, emphasizing excellence in education.
- Read Act and Special Education: Modifications to current statutes are included to improve educational outcomes in reading and support for special education programs.
- School Facilities and Nutrition: Changes emphasize improvements and updates in school infrastructures, with a focus on providing nutritious meals.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Modifications are made to several sections of Minnesota Statutes, including statutory updates to attendance policies and procedures, allowing more flexibility for parents and school districts.
- There's a provision for alternative educational programs and exemptions from standard attendance requirements.
- The bill proposes repealing certain outdated statutes to streamline and modernize educational governance.
Relevant Terms
education policy, kindergarten, general education, charter schools, Read Act, special education, school nutrition, school facilities, homeschooling, cocurricular activities, extracurricular activities, attendance policy, religious instruction, truancy, school exemptions
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred for comparison | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred for comparison | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register | |
| April 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bills not identical, SF substituted on General Register | |
| April 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 08, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 30, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
| April 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended |
Citations
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