This bill allows school boards in Minnesota to start the school year before Labor Day for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. It includes a provision that permits school boards to vote on this change, overriding existing laws that typically require school to begin after Labor Day.

Additionally, any school district that chooses to start the school year early must report its start date to the commissioner of education. By January 5, 2027, the commissioner is required to submit a report to the relevant legislative committees detailing which districts began their school years after Labor Day during the specified years. The bill will take effect the day after it is enacted.