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MN SF846
Bill
Status
2/19/2009
Primary Sponsor
Gen Olson
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AI Summary
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Reduces home school reporting requirements to the superintendent by streamlining when notifications must be submitted (by October 1 of first school year and 7th grade year only, rather than annually).
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Shifts enforcement responsibility from superintendents to county attorneys for investigating and prosecuting non-compliance with home school instruction requirements under sections 120A.22 and 120A.24.
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Exempts accredited nonpublic schools and those recognized by the commissioner from most home school documentation and reporting requirements, except for initial child enrollment notification.
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Allows home school students to obtain driver's instruction permits if receiving full-time instruction and working toward a diploma, with parent certification of home school and driver training status.
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Repeals sections 120A.26, subdivisions 1 and 2 (initial enforcement provisions regarding home school compliance notices).
Legislative Description
Home schools mandates reduction
Last Action
Senate: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
3/12/2009