This bill aims to establish statewide academic standards in health education in Minnesota, amending various sections of the Minnesota Statutes. Key changes include the insertion of health as a required subject area for statewide accountability, alongside language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. The bill mandates the commissioner of education to adopt statewide rules for implementing these health standards, which will include specific educational topics such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, vaping awareness, substance use education, and mental health education. Additionally, the bill stipulates that locally developed academic standards in health will remain in effect until the end of the 2025-2026 school year or until the new statewide rules are adopted.

The bill also outlines a comprehensive process for developing these standards, requiring input from various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and students. It emphasizes the importance of aligning the standards with the knowledge and skills necessary for career and college readiness. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for appropriating funds to the Department of Education for the rulemaking process related to health education standards. The effective dates for various sections of the bill are specified, with some provisions taking effect immediately upon final enactment and others set for July 1, 2024.