MN HF3491

Adds family and consumer science as a required one-credit course for high school graduation, focusing on families, work, and their interrelationships, consistent with National Association of State Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences Education standards.

Requires the commissioner to submit proposed standards in science and social studies to the legislature by February 1, 2004.

Mandates school districts adopt graduation requirements meeting or exceeding state requirements no later than the 2007-2008 school year, with transition options for students entering 9th grade before 2003-2004.

Establishes required academic standards for statewide accountability in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health and physical education, family and consumer science, and the arts.

Effective August 1, 2010, for students entering 9th grade in the 2010-2011 school year and later.