The bill proposes extensive changes to Minnesota's K-12 education system, focusing on enhancing educational access and quality. Key amendments allow 11th and 12th grade students, as well as qualifying 10th graders, to enroll in nonsectarian and career or technical education courses at eligible postsecondary institutions. It emphasizes the importance of communication between schools and students regarding enrollment and attendance in these courses. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and provisions for digital instruction and online courses, mandates prioritization of postsecondary students for course enrollment, and expands the approval criteria for adult basic education programs.

Further provisions aim to improve educational accountability and streamline processes related to substitute teaching and special education. The bill establishes a new "short-call emergency substitute teaching license" and outlines guidelines for its use. It also introduces a state complaint process for special education violations, requiring the Department of Education to investigate complaints within 60 days. In the health and nutrition sector, the bill updates regulations regarding epinephrine delivery systems in schools and clarifies staff roles in administering these medications. Additionally, it establishes an Office of the Inspector General within the Department of Education to oversee fraud and theft related to public funds, ensuring accountability and transparency in educational resource management.

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: 124D.09, 124D.094, 124D.52, 120B.35, 122A.441, 124D.162, 124D.42, 120A.41, 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