This bill proposes a temporary modification to the school year start dates for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years in Minnesota. Specifically, it allows school boards the option to begin the school year on September 1 or later, despite existing regulations in Minnesota Statutes, section 120A.40, paragraph (a). However, the bill clarifies that this change does not restrict a district's ability to start the school year on any day before Labor Day as permitted under section 120A.40, paragraph (b).

The new legal language inserted into the current law emphasizes that this provision is only applicable for the specified school years and will take effect the day after the bill is enacted. This temporary adjustment aims to provide school boards with greater flexibility in scheduling the academic calendar during those two years.