This bill modifies various education policies in Minnesota for kindergarten through grade 12, with a focus on supporting children experiencing homelessness and migratory children. It establishes new definitions and requirements for school districts and charter schools to identify and enroll these vulnerable populations, ensuring they receive immediate access to educational services. The bill mandates the appointment of a homeless liaison in each district to facilitate these processes and emphasizes the importance of maintaining school stability for affected children. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the identification and enrollment of migratory children, ensuring they also receive appropriate educational services.

The legislation also amends existing statutes related to educational standards, bullying interventions, and emergency preparedness drills. It introduces the concept of "shelter-in-place drills" and requires schools to adopt statewide guidance for conducting various safety drills, including active shooter and fire drills. The bill promotes supportive interventions for bullying incidents rather than punitive measures and establishes requirements for literacy screening and educational standards, including provisions for parental opt-out. Furthermore, it enhances governance and transparency in charter schools by introducing new requirements for board composition, corrective action processes, and procurement policies, ultimately aiming to improve educational outcomes and accountability within the system.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120A.05, 120B.021, 120B.11, 121A.038, 121A.49, 124D.119, 120B.022, 124E.05, 124E.07, 124E.08, 123B.77