This bill allows school boards in Minnesota to modify the start dates of the school year for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Specifically, it permits school boards to vote to begin the school year on September 1 or later, despite existing laws that typically require schools to start before Labor Day. However, the bill clarifies that this provision does not restrict a district's ability to start the school year on any day prior to Labor Day as allowed under current law.

The bill includes a provision that it will take effect the day after it is enacted, ensuring that school boards can make necessary adjustments to their calendars in a timely manner. This change aims to provide flexibility for school districts in planning their academic year while still adhering to the overall framework of Minnesota's education statutes.