SF1022 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Dismissal limitations for kindergarten through grade 3 students provisions modifications
Related bill: HF514
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill S.F. No. 1022 proposes changes to the educational policies concerning disciplinary actions for early education students in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to protect children in preschool programs (like Head Start and voluntary prekindergarten) and students from kindergarten through grade 3 from being dismissed from school. This means that these young students cannot be expelled or excluded from school easily. However, the bill allows for short-term dismissals in special cases and emphasizes that more severe disciplinary actions, like expulsions or exclusions, should only be considered when all other support options have been tried and failed, and only if there is a severe and ongoing threat to safety.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken | |
| March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Added clarification on dismissals applicable to preschool and prekindergarten programs."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies dismissal limitations for students in kindergarten through grade 3 under section 121A.425.",
"modified": [
"Adjusted terms regarding the extent to which dismissals for special education students apply following federal law."
]
},
"citation": "121A.425"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Reference to existing provisions related to dismissals under special circumstances for students with special education needs as outlined in chapter 125A.",
"modified": [
"Dismissal procedures for special education students when less than one school day must comply with chapter 125A."
]
},
"citation": "125A"
}
]