This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120A.22, subdivision 3, to clarify the definition of "parent" and the residency requirements for students in relation to school districts. It maintains the existing definitions of "parent" for both minors and unmarried pupils aged 18 or over, while also specifying that the school district of residence for these students is determined by the location of their biological or adoptive parent or designated guardian. Additionally, it outlines the process for a school district to remove a student if there are reasonable doubts about their residency status, requiring written notice to the parents and an opportunity to present evidence.

A significant insertion in this bill is the provision that allows a written statement from a student's parent to serve as documentary evidence of residency, indicating that the address belongs to a grandparent, aunt, or uncle, even if the student does not reside there. This change aims to provide more flexibility in meeting residency requirements. The bill also includes an effective date, stating that these changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and later.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120A.22