AI Generated Summary
This bill amends a section of the Minnesota statutes to enhance the reporting requirements for student discipline issues in schools. Specifically, it requires school boards to report to the Commissioner of Education any exclusions, expulsions, student fights witnessed by district employees, physical assaults on district employees by students, and student withdrawal agreements within 30 days of their occurrence. The reports must include details about the incident such as the student's age, grade, gender, race, and whether they have a special education status. Additionally, school boards must use the state's electronic reporting system to submit these reports and include state student identification numbers. Furthermore, district employees who witness student fights are required to report the incident to their school’s discipline administrator and file a police report. The overall goal is to create detailed and comprehensive reporting to better understand and manage student behavior and safety in schools.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill amends the reporting requirements for exclusions, expulsions, and physical assaults in schools under section 121A.53, subdivision 1.",
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"summary": "This bill relates to using aggregated data in annual school performance reports under section 120B.36.",
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