MN SF1638

Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 125A.15 and 125A.51 to clarify placement and transportation responsibilities for students temporarily placed in another district for care and treatment.

For day program placements where the student remains in their home district, the resident district must provide transportation and educational services, with reasonable restrictions allowed unless a Minnesota court or agency orders otherwise.

For residential program placements, the nonresident district where the student is placed must provide education and transportation, then bill the resident district for actual program costs (excluding transportation costs for day programs).

Establishes that placing districts must notify resident districts of placements within 15 days for emergency situations, and resident districts have up to five business days to request participation in the placement decision.

Applies similar provisions to students without disabilities who have short-term or temporary physical or emotional illness, including special rules for homeless students placed in shelters.