The bill proposes comprehensive changes to Minnesota's K-12 education system, focusing on enrollment options, school year start dates, educational assessments, and substitute teaching processes. It allows high school students in grades 10 to 12 from various educational institutions to enroll in nonsectarian courses and career or technical education programs at state colleges or universities. Additionally, the bill permits school boards to start the school year on September 1 or later for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, moving away from the traditional pre-Labor Day start. It also enhances the state's educational assessment system by requiring reports on student growth and language development, particularly for English learners.

Moreover, the bill introduces a new complaint process for violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, mandates the review of complaints by the Department of Education, and updates language regarding epinephrine delivery systems in schools. It establishes requirements for individualized health plans and outlines the responsibilities of school staff while providing immunity from liability for good faith actions. The bill also addresses oversight and accountability in department programs by expanding the definition of fraud and establishing protocols for investigations, including the potential withholding of payments in cases of credible fraud allegations. Overall, these amendments aim to improve educational outcomes, enhance student safety, and ensure the integrity of public funds.

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