MN SF2739

Amends the definition of "child with a disability" to clarify that only licensed physicians, advanced practice nurses, or licensed psychologists are qualified to diagnose and determine attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for special education identification purposes.

Creates new section 125A.031 establishing general district obligations to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in the district, including those under age 3, homeless, or attending nonpublic schools.

Requires school districts to make special education and related services available to each child with a disability from birth until age 21 or receipt of a regular high school diploma, whichever comes first.

Extends services through the end of the school year for children who turn 21 during the school year, or until they receive a regular high school diploma, whichever comes first.

Mandates local health, education, and social services agencies to refer children under age 5 who are known to need or suspected of needing special education and related services to the school district; repeals former section 125A.03 effective July 1, 2010.