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 and available resources.

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 ensure that such parents can 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, mandates that all relevant staff review the accommodations policy annually, and stipulates that requests for accommodations be treated as private data. Both sections of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.