SF2066

This bill modifies student discipline provisions in Minnesota education laws, particularly concerning disciplinary dismissals. Key changes include:

1. Prohibition on Dismissals:

   • Students in preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten through grade 3 cannot be subject to dismissals (suspensions, expulsions, or exclusions) under this chapter.
     
   • Dismissals of less than one school day are not affected by this prohibition, except where federal law applies to special education students.

2. Temporary Dismissals for K-3 Students:

   • Students in kindergarten through grade 3 can be dismissed for a maximum of three school days.

3. Limitations on Expulsions and Exclusions:

   • These measures can only be used after all available resources have been exhausted and if there is an ongoing serious safety threat to the child or others.

Additionally, the bill repeals sections 121A.425, subdivision 2, and 121A.611 from Minnesota Statutes 2024, which likely contained prior provisions related to student discipline.

This bill aims to limit the use of suspensions and expulsions for younger students while ensuring safety considerations remain in place.