This bill modifies the provisions related to average daily membership and pupil units for nonresident students enrolled in online instruction in Minnesota schools. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.094, by adding a new subdivision that allows nonresident students to be counted as residents for funding purposes under specific conditions. These conditions include that the student was previously a resident of Minnesota, is expected to graduate or reestablish residency within 150 days, has a parent or guardian who is a Minnesota resident (if under 18), and that the online instruction is provided by the district where the student was last enrolled. Additionally, the enrollment must be approved by the superintendent of the enrolling district.

The bill also stipulates that a school board may create additional policies regarding the eligibility and enrollment of nonresident students in online instruction. It specifies that nonresident students cannot be counted for more than 150 cumulative calendar days and prohibits districts from charging tuition for these students who are counted under the new provisions. The effective date for these changes is set for the 2026-2027 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.094