This bill mandates that school districts in Minnesota adopt specific policies and processes to assist parents who require language assistance and those with disabilities in the context of special education. Under the new section 125A.081, districts must ensure that parents who need language support can meaningfully participate in their child's education program development. This includes providing free translation and interpretation services, making relevant documents available in multiple languages, and ensuring that parents understand the contents of these documents. Additionally, the bill requires districts to develop a process for identifying parents needing language assistance and to notify them of their rights in a language they understand.

Furthermore, the bill introduces section 125A.082, which requires districts to establish a policy for providing reasonable accommodations to parents with disabilities. This policy must allow these parents to participate in the development of their child's individualized education program without disclosing private health information. The bill outlines the process for parents to request accommodations, ensuring that such requests are treated as private data and do not appear in student records. Both sections of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.