HF1515

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.125, to require personal learning plans for students to include targeted interventions if a student in grade 9 or later receives failing grades in core subjects like language arts, math, science, or social studies.

Key provisions in the bill:

1. Personal Learning Plans: All students by grade 9 must develop plans to explore career and college options, meet academic standards, and gain necessary skills.
2. Plan Components: Plans should include academic rigor, goal setting, career and college exploration, access to academic and career resources, and annual reviews to ensure progress.
3. Targeted Interventions: If a student fails courses in core subjects, their personal learning plan must provide interventions and support to help them progress toward graduation.
4. District Responsibilities: Schools cannot require students to commit to a specific career path but should guide them in exploring options based on individual potential.
5. Support for English Learners: Schools must provide curricula, materials, training, and resources to help English learners become career and college ready.
6. Students with Disabilities: If a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that meets the personal learning plan guidelines, no additional transition plan is necessary.
7. Students Not Meeting Standards: Students who do not meet Minnesota academic standards must be informed of their ongoing right to education and provided with continued personal learning plan support.

The bill is aimed at ensuring all students receive adequate academic support to succeed in high school, postsecondary education, and future careers.