The bill proposes significant amendments to Minnesota's education statutes, focusing on enhancing educational standards and support across various areas, including special education, charter schools, and health services. Key provisions include the requirement for educational agencies to share personal student contact information for special education coordination, the establishment of policies for student cell phone use, and the introduction of child sexual abuse prevention instruction in schools. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts accommodate students' religious and cultural observances and sets clearer criteria for evaluating four-day school week plans. It also emphasizes the importance of digital instruction and introduces new graduation requirements, including a personal finance course starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Further amendments address teacher evaluation processes, professional development, and the training of paraprofessionals working with students with disabilities. The bill outlines new qualifications for charter school board members and administrators, requiring annual training and establishing conflict of interest provisions. It also mandates mental health education for students in grades 4 through 12 and allows for the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in schools. To support military-connected students, the bill introduces provisions for intrastate student transfers and establishes criteria for schools to receive a Purple Star School designation. Overall, the bill aims to improve educational outcomes, accountability, and support for diverse student populations within Minnesota's education system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120B.13, 120B.31, 120A.22, 120A.35, 120B.022, 123B.37, 124D.60, 124D.61, 122A.181, 122A.182, 124E.05, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.26, 121A.41, 260E.14, 120A.05, 124D.151, 125A.02, 125A.27, 125A.56, 127A.70
1st Engrossment: 120A.35, 124D.12, 120B.022, 124D.09, 124D.60, 124D.61, 120B.31, 122A.092, 122A.181, 122A.182, 122A.185, 122A.20, 122A.2451, 124E.01, 124E.05, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.12, 124E.14, 124E.17, 124E.26, 120B.21, 121A.22, 121A.2207, 260E.14, 120B.13, 122A.091, 127A.70