The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.51, by adding a new subdivision that prohibits the construction of schools within one-quarter mile of dump sites or closed landfills. This new legal language defines "closed landfill" as sites listed on the Pollution Control Agency's website as potentially contaminated, while "dump site" includes unpermitted mixed municipal solid waste disposal sites identified in a 2001 report and other sites recognized by the Pollution Control Agency or county solid waste officers. The term "school" encompasses buildings, playgrounds, and athletic fields used by public and charter schools.

The effective date for this new provision is set for July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and health of students by preventing the establishment of educational facilities in proximity to potentially hazardous waste sites.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.51