HF1436 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Student discipline provisions modified.
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1436) proposes modifications to existing student discipline laws, specifically regarding the dismissal of young students. Key points include:
- Prohibited Dismissals: The bill continues to prohibit disciplinary dismissals (suspensions and expulsions) for students in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten through grade 3.
- Exceptions: Short-term removals (less than one school day) are permitted, except where other laws apply to students receiving special education services.
- Expulsions and Exclusions: These extreme disciplinary actions can only be used if all other resources have been exhausted and if there is an ongoing serious safety threat to the student or others.
- Repeals Certain Statutes: The bill repeals specific provisions in Minnesota Statutes 2024 related to student discipline, suggesting changes to previous regulations governing student dismissals.
Overall, this bill refines the state's student discipline policies by reinforcing protections for younger students and limiting the circumstances under which they can be removed from school.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 04, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on the exceptions where dismissal does not apply, specifically referencing services under chapter 125A and federal law for special education."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill revises student discipline provisions concerning dismissals in early education settings under section 121A.425.",
"modified": [
"Disciplinary dismissals prohibited in more specific preschool programs.",
"Emphasis on using expulsions and exclusions only after exhausting outlined resources and in safety threat scenarios."
]
},
"citation": "121A.425"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendments to section 121A.45 dealing with student discipline.",
"modified": [
"Adjustment to student dismissal processes."
]
},
"citation": "121A.45"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Modifications within section 121A.55 on the broader procedures for student dismissal.",
"modified": [
"Reevaluation of disciplinary policies and alignment with revised student dismissal provisions."
]
},
"citation": "121A.55"
}
]