HF1436

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.