This bill establishes a Developmental Delay Age Limit Working Group within the Minnesota Department of Education. The purpose of the working group is to evaluate the current law that restricts children aged seven and older from receiving special education services for developmental delays and to consider the implications of extending eligibility to children under the age of nine. The group is required to meet regularly and will consist of appointed members from various educational and psychological organizations, including representatives from the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, and the PACER Center, among others.

The working group is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committees by February 1, 2026. The bill outlines administrative provisions, including that the initial meeting will be convened by the commissioner or their designee, and that members will serve without compensation. The working group will dissolve either on February 1, 2026, or upon submission of its report, whichever comes first. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment.