This bill proposes a series of amendments to Minnesota's education statutes, primarily targeting kindergarten through grade 12 education. Key changes include expanding enrollment options for high school students in nonsectarian courses at eligible postsecondary institutions and allowing 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to enroll in career and technical education courses. The bill also introduces new definitions related to digital instruction and online courses, and permits school boards to adjust school start dates for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years to September 1 or later. Additionally, it emphasizes educational growth measures, requiring the commissioner to analyze student achievement data by demographic categories and implement a growth model to assess student progress, particularly for English learners and students in dual language immersion programs.

Further amendments focus on enhancing educational accountability and improving substitute teaching processes, including the introduction of a "short-call emergency substitute teaching license" to expedite hiring under specific conditions. The bill also establishes a Minnesota math corps program to improve foundational mathematics skills and revises the approval process for P-TECH programs, shifting authority to school boards. It mandates the Department of Education to review complaints regarding violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and clarifies the handling of complaints. Additionally, the bill updates terminology related to epinephrine delivery systems in schools, ensuring students have access to necessary medications and outlining staff responsibilities. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen educational frameworks, accountability measures, and support for students across various programs and services.

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