MN HF355

Allows nationally recognized college entrance exams as alternative to standardized achievement tests for homeschooled children and eliminates requirements for parent assessment of untested subject areas and low-performance follow-up evaluations.

Reduces initial reporting requirements for homeschool families to one-time notification by October 1 of first year of homeschooling and again in grade 7, with annual letter of intent thereafter instead of submitting detailed information annually.

Eliminates superintendent annual reporting to the state on number and compliance status of nonpublic children, reducing reporting to only total count of nonpublic children by December 1.

Simplifies immunization reporting for homeschools by requiring vaccination statements only in first year and grade 7 instead of annually.

Raises enrollment threshold from any size to schools with more than 15 students for nonpublic school eligibility to receive textbooks, tests, health services, and counseling from school districts.

Eliminates superintendent certification requirement for homeschooled students seeking driver permits; allows parental certification instead and adds penalties for false statements on homeschool driver permit applications.

Repeals section 120A.26 regarding truancy proceedings for homeschooled children.