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SF2066 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Student discipline provisions modification

Related bill: HF1052

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes modifications to student discipline policies in Minnesota schools. Specifically, it revises Minnesota Statutes 2024, Sections 121A.425, 121A.45, and 121A.55, while repealing Sections 121A.425, Subdivision 2, and 121A.611.

Key Changes:

  1. Limits on Student Dismissals:

    • Students in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten through grade 3 cannot be dismissed under normal disciplinary procedures.
    • These students may only be dismissed for up to three school days.

  2. Expulsions and Exclusions:

    • Expulsions or exclusions for students in kindergarten through grade 3 can only occur:
      • After all available resources (previously outlined in Subdivision 2, which is now repealed) have been exhausted.
      • When there is an ongoing serious safety threat to the child or others.

  3. Exceptions for Short-Term Dismissals:

    • The prohibition does not apply to removals from school for less than one school day, except when federal special education laws apply.

Overall Impact:

  • The bill strengthens protections against disciplinary dismissals for younger students (preschool–grade 3).
  • It emphasizes alternative interventions over expulsion/exclusion.
  • It ensures that removal is a last resort, used only for safety concerns.

This bill reflects a broader effort to reform school discipline and reduce the impact of suspensions and expulsions on young learners.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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