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HF1052 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Student discipline provisions modified.

Related bill: SF2066

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill H.F. No. 1052 aims to modify existing student discipline laws in Minnesota. Here are the main changes proposed by the bill:

  1. Prohibition on Disciplinary Dismissals for Young Students: The bill states that students enrolled in early educational programs (such as preschool or prekindergarten) and those from kindergarten through grade 3 are not subject to disciplinary dismissals. This includes programs like school readiness, voluntary prekindergarten, Head Start, and other school-based preschool or prekindergarten programs.

  2. Exceptions: Dismissals for less than one school day are still possible under certain conditions outlined in Chapter 125A and federal laws, particularly for students receiving special education services.

  3. Limitation on Dismissals for Kindergarten to Grade 3: Students in kindergarten through grade 3 can only be dismissed for a period of up to three school days.

  4. Conditions for Expulsions and Exclusions: The bill also specifies that expulsions and exclusions from school can only be considered after all other provided resources have been used and only in cases where there is a significant ongoing safety threat to the child or others.

  5. Amendments and Repeals: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 121A.425 and 121A.45, and repeals sections 121A.425 subdivision 2 and 121A.611.

By enacting these modifications, the bill aims to provide a more protective and considered approach to the discipline of young students, emphasizing alternatives to dismissal and ensuring safety without overly harsh disciplinary measures that could affect a child's early educational experience.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to lay on the table
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion prevailed
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new provision allowing exceptions for certain short-term dismissals."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Specific mention of subdivision 2 requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies student discipline provisions under section 121A.425.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifying conditions under which dismissals are prohibited."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.425"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill relates to the amendment of section 121A.45, specific to student dismissal procedures.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts language to update dismissal policies in line with current educational standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.45"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses amendments in section 121A.55 regarding student dismissal and discipline.",
      "modified": [
        "Alteration in the disciplinary procedures to align with other sections as amended."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "121A.55"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions chapter 125A related to special education services, with specific attention to dismissal policies.",
      "modified": [
        "Integration of federal law considerations into the dismissal procedures for special education students."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "125A"
  }
]

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