HF62 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
References to statutes governing student attendance provided.
Related bill: SF1781
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill focuses on education, specifically addressing the rules surrounding student attendance. Here’s a simplified breakdown of its main components:
Age Requirements: It clarifies the age at which children must begin attending school and the limitations regarding age for enrollment in public schools.
Residency and School Choice: Students can attend schools within their district for free, and they may also opt to attend schools in other districts under certain conditions.
Nonpublic School Reporting: Nonpublic schools are required to report on student instruction to district superintendents and must keep proper documentation.
Transportation: School districts must provide transportation to students residing within their boundaries and may offer special transport for area learning centers or other educational programs. Rules also cover the types of vehicles used for transporting students.
Students with Disabilities: School boards are obligated to provide transportation and appropriate education as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other related laws.
Funding: Districts can use certain funds to help reduce student truancy.
Absences: Parents can request excused absences for their children for certain cultural, spiritual, or religious instruction. Schools need to make accommodations for such requests.
Truancy and Attendance Rolls: Schools have set protocols for handling truancy, including notifying parents and possibly referring cases to legal authorities. Students are dropped from rolls after extended unexcused absences.
Maltreatment and Legal Consequences: Defines and addresses neglect related to educational neglect, establishing legal consequences for failure to ensure a child’s education.
In essence, the bill aims to revamp and clarify the responsibilities and rules for school attendance, transportation, and reporting to ensure all students receive appropriate and legally compliant educational opportunities.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Authors added | |
| March 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day |
Citations
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