This bill proposes significant modifications to Minnesota's K-12 education system, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities and accountability. Key provisions include allowing 11th and 12th-grade students to apply for nonsectarian courses at eligible postsecondary institutions and enroll in career or technical education courses at state colleges, contingent on meeting academic criteria. The bill also permits school boards to start the school year on September 1 or later for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, while mandating the commissioner of education to report on student growth and performance, particularly for English learners and students in dual language immersion programs.

Additionally, the legislation introduces a "short-call emergency substitute teaching license" to streamline the hiring process for substitute teachers and expands the Minnesota math corps program to support students struggling with foundational math skills. It also updates regulations regarding epinephrine delivery systems in schools, ensuring students have access to necessary medical support. The bill enhances oversight by establishing an Office of the Inspector General within the Department of Education to investigate fraud and theft, while also amending funding and reporting requirements for alternative teacher preparation programs. Overall, the bill aims to improve educational outcomes, accountability, and the integrity of educational programs in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120B.021, 120B.024, 124D.09, 124D.094, 124D.52, 120B.11, 120B.35, 121A.031, 121A.41, 124D.162, 124E.02, 124E.03, 124E.06, 124E.07, 124E.16, 124E.26, 120B.119, 120B.12, 120B.123, 120B.124, 124D.42, 121A.49, 125A.091, 124D.117, 124D.119, 13.32, 13.82, 120B.117, 127A.21, 127A.49, 268.19
1st Engrossment: 120A.22, 120A.24, 120B.021, 120B.024, 124D.09, 124D.094, 124D.52, 13.03, 120B.35, 120B.363, 121A.031, 121A.041, 121A.22, 121A.2205, 121A.2207, 121A.224, 121A.23, 121A.41, 121A.49, 121A.73, 122A.09, 122A.092, 122A.181, 123B.09, 123B.52, 124D.162, 124D.792, 123B.935, 10A.071, 124E.02, 124E.03, 124E.05, 124E.06, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.13, 124E.16, 124E.17, 124E.26, 120B.119, 120B.12, 120B.123, 120B.124, 122A.182, 122A.183, 124D.42, 123B.32, 125A.091, 124D.117, 124D.119, 13.32
2nd Engrossment: 120A.22, 120A.24, 120B.021, 120B.024, 124D.09, 124D.094, 124D.52, 13.03, 120B.35, 120B.363, 121A.031, 121A.041, 121A.22, 121A.2205, 121A.2207, 121A.224, 121A.23, 121A.41, 121A.49, 121A.73, 122A.09, 122A.092, 122A.181, 122A.20, 122A.441, 123B.09, 123B.52, 124D.162, 124D.792, 123B.935, 10A.071, 124E.02, 124E.03, 124E.05, 124E.06, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.13, 124E.16, 124E.17, 124E.26, 120B.119, 120B.12, 120B.123, 120B.124, 122A.182, 122A.183, 124D.42, 123B.32, 125A.091, 125A.0942, 124D.111, 124D.117, 124D.119, 13.32
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 124D.09, 124D.094, 124D.52, 120B.35, 122A.441, 124D.162, 124D.42, 124D.085, 124D.093, 121A.22, 121A.2205, 121A.2207, 124D.119, 13.32, 120B.021, 122A.092, 122A.70, 127A.21, 127A.49, 136A.1276, 268.19