This bill proposes comprehensive amendments to various provisions related to prekindergarten through grade 12 education in Minnesota, focusing on enhancing funding, operational flexibility, and educational outcomes. Key changes include the amendment of attendance reporting requirements, allowing parents to apply for their child's excusal from school for legitimate reasons, and increasing consolidation transition aid for newly created districts from $200 to $424 per resident pupil unit. The bill also introduces new provisions for truancy, emphasizing community-based programs, and expands eligibility for postsecondary enrollment options for high school students. Additionally, it establishes a Compensatory Revenue Task Force to analyze the general education compensatory revenue formula and mandates that school districts submit annual reports on their integration plans.

Furthermore, the bill addresses various aspects of teacher preparation and support, including the establishment of an Educator Tuition Assistance Program aimed at increasing the number of teachers of color and American Indian teachers. It introduces new requirements for professional development in literacy education and mandates that school districts adopt comprehensive literacy plans. The bill also enhances governance and financial oversight for charter schools, prohibits American Indian mascots in public schools, and updates transportation provisions for students with disabilities. Overall, the legislation aims to improve educational access, accountability, and support systems within Minnesota's school districts while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120A.22, 120A.24, 123A.485, 123A.73, 124D.09, 124D.094, 124E.20, 126C.05, 126C.10, 126C.15, 126C.17, 127A.47, 120B.132, 120B.215, 120B.22, 120B.35, 121A.031, 121A.642, 123B.09, 123B.52, 124D.085, 124D.093, 124D.231, 124D.42, 124D.861, 124D.862, 124D.98, 123B.935, 120B.117, 122A.092, 122A.441, 122A.59, 122A.635, 122A.70, 124D.901, 120B.118, 120B.119, 120B.12, 120B.123, 120B.124, 122A.181, 122A.182, 122A.183, 10A.071, 124E.02, 124E.03, 124E.05, 124E.06, 124E.07, 124E.10, 124E.13, 124E.16, 124E.17, 124E.26, 121A.041, 122A.63, 124D.792, 124D.83, 123B.32, 123B.92, 124E.21, 125A.76, 121A.22, 121A.2205, 121A.2207, 121A.224, 123A.48, 123B.595, 123B.57, 123B.591, 123B.59, 123B.71, 125B.15, 126C.40, 126C.45, 125B.26, 124D.111, 124D.1158, 124D.119, 124D.992, 124D.162, 127A.45, 142D.06, 142D.08, 142D.093, 142D.11, 124D.52, 13.32, 120B.021, 127A.49, 136A.1276