This bill allows school districts and charter schools in Minnesota to opt out of all statewide assessments, including alternate assessments and English language proficiency assessments, for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The opt-out provision is specifically designed to address the impacts of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on students, staff, and the broader school community. Schools must notify the commissioner of education promptly if they choose to exercise this option.

The bill includes a new section titled "STANDARDIZED TESTING OPT-OUT," which outlines the conditions under which schools can opt out of testing. Additionally, it specifies that this provision will take effect the day after the bill is enacted.