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SF3522 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

E-learning day requirements modification; terms and conditions of employment for school employees modification

Related bill: HF3218

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to update the requirements for eLearning days for schools in Minnesota. It seeks to ensure that all students, regardless of their home technology situation or disabilities, have access to educational resources on days when learning is conducted remotely.

Main Provisions

  • eLearning Day Plan Adoption: School boards, including charter school boards, need to negotiate with teachers' representatives before adopting an eLearning day plan. For charter schools without teacher representation, consultation with teachers is required.
  • Technology Accommodations: The plan must include provisions to assist students who don't have internet access at home. It should also provide digital device access to families who lack the necessary technology at home.
  • Accessibility for Students with Disabilities: Schools must ensure that the eLearning plans have accessible options for students with disabilities, in accordance with existing state laws.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces specific requirements for schools to negotiate or consult with teachers when creating eLearning day plans, which was not previously mandated. It also explicitly requires schools to accommodate students lacking internet access and provide access to devices, as well as making sure eLearning is accessible to students with disabilities.

Relevant Terms

  • eLearning day
  • Charter school
  • Teacher representative
  • Internet access
  • Digital device access
  • Students with disabilities

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Accommodations for students without Internet access and digital device access must be included in the elearning day plan."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies elearning day requirements under section 120A.414.",
      "modified": [
        "Details about meeting and negotiating with teachers' representatives have been clarified."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "120A.414",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies terms and conditions of employment for school employees under section 179A.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Possible updates to employment terms definition or processes (details not specified in excerpt)."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "179A.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 19"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors