MN HF563

School boards may establish full-service school zones by written resolution in schools located in areas with higher than average crime or other social and economic challenges.

Full-service school zones must provide education, health or human services, or other parental support in collaboration with city, county, state, or nonprofit agencies.

School boards may provide transportation for students attending full-service school zones, intended to stabilize enrollment and reduce student mobility.

Transportation of pupils residing less than one mile from school is classified as excess transportation when provided due to full-service school zones, extraordinary traffic, drug, or crime hazards.

Both provisions are effective July 1, 2011.