HF514 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Kindergarten through grade 3 student dismissal limitations modified.
Related bill: SF1022
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes changes to the rules about disciplining young students in Minnesota. Specifically, it states that children in preschool programs (like Head Start or other school-based preschool programs) and students from kindergarten through third grade cannot be dismissed from school as a form of discipline. However, very short-term dismissals (less than one school day) can still occur under certain conditions, especially for students receiving special education services. The bill also allows for the use of expulsion or exclusion but only as a last resort and when safety concerns dictate such actions. This bill is aimed at ensuring younger students aren't removed from the educational environment except in the most serious situations.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
| February 18, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies that students in early childhood programs are not subject to dismissals."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies dismissal limitations for students in kindergarten through grade 3 as specified in section 121A.425.",
"modified": [
"The conditions under which expulsions and exclusions may be used."
]
},
"citation": "121A.425"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Mentions conditions in chapter 125A related to students receiving special education services.",
"modified": [
"Refers to exceptions to dismissal rules for special education."
]
},
"citation": "125A"
}
]