This bill mandates the Minnesota Department of Education to create and maintain an oral translation of the notice regarding procedural safeguards for parents or guardians of children with disabilities. This requirement aims to ensure that all parents, regardless of their language proficiency, are adequately informed about their rights and the protections available to their children in special education settings.
The new legal language proposed in this bill is to be codified in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 125A, specifically under section 125A.421. The effective date for this requirement is set for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, allowing time for the Department of Education to implement the necessary resources for translation.