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MN HF627

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Larry Howes

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Prohibits flexible learning year programs from commencing before Labor Day, except for summer learning programs and learning year programs under section 124D.128
  • Increases the construction project cost threshold for pre-Labor Day school year starts from $400,000 to $1,000,000, and requires the project be directly related to students being unable to use classrooms
  • Grants the commissioner authority to reject any proposed flexible learning year program that would start the school year before Labor Day
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing pre-Labor Day starts for districts with cooperative agreements or adjoining state school district agreements
  • Allows teacher workshops to continue being held before Labor Day

Legislative Description

Flexible learning year programs pre-Labor Day start prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Lillie

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Education Reform2/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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