MN HF1272

Requires school districts to help all students by grade 9 develop a transition plan for postsecondary education or employment, including exploring college and career interests and aspirations.

Plans must include a comprehensive academic curriculum meeting state and local standards, development of 21st century skills, identification of personal learning styles, and integration of academic content with career-focused courses.

Plans must be reviewed and revised at least annually by the student, parent or guardian, and school to ensure the student stays on track for graduation and can succeed in employment or postsecondary education without remedial coursework.

Prohibits school districts from requiring any curriculum, instruction, or employment-related activity that obligates elementary or secondary students to involuntarily select a career, career interest, employment goals, or job training.

Encourages school districts to seek funding from nonstate sources and use innovative local funding arrangements, such as the CARE model, to implement the transition planning requirements; effective for students graduating in 2013-2014 school year and later.