This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.303, subdivision 1, to clarify graduation requirements for students. Key provisions include:

1. Graduation Requirements Framework:

   • Establishes a structured, long-term approach to student education and career planning.
     
   • Focuses on assessments, instructional support, and student evaluation.
     

2. Academic Achievement & Readiness:

   • Requires students to demonstrate achievement and college/career readiness in mathematics, reading, and writing.
     
   • Encourages continuous development and growth by tracking student progress.
     
   • Identifies academic strengths and areas needing improvement to provide targeted interventions and curriculum adjustments.
     

3. Career and Postsecondary Planning:

   • Mandates age-appropriate exploration, planning activities, and career assessments.
     
   • Encourages students and families to develop and regularly revise a transition plan for postsecondary education or employment.
     
   • Aims to prepare students for postsecondary education without the need for remedial coursework.
     

4. Alternative Assessments for Students with IEPs:

   • Allows students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to meet state graduation requirements through state-approved alternative assessments.
     

The bill seeks to ensure that graduation requirements align with students' career readiness and postsecondary goals while offering support for students with diverse learning needs.