This bill amends various sections of the Minnesota Statutes to allow school districts the flexibility to implement local health education standards. Specifically, it modifies section 120B.018, subdivision 6, to state that school districts can adopt either statewide health standards or locally developed health standards for student learning in health. The bill also clarifies that when statewide health standards become available, districts must decide which standards to implement. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for school districts to revise and align local health education standards and graduation requirements, establishing a periodic review cycle for these standards.

Furthermore, the bill updates section 120B.021, subdivision 1, to include health as a required subject area for statewide accountability, allowing for either statewide or locally developed academic standards. It also mandates that school districts must implement these standards when they become available. The bill sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for these changes, ensuring that school districts have time to prepare for the new requirements. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance local control over health education while maintaining accountability standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120B.018, 120B.021, 120B.024