MN SF1095

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 120B.021 to include family and consumer science as part of required academic standards under the social studies subject area.

Family and consumer science joins history, geography, economics, and government and citizenship as components of the social studies requirement for statewide accountability.

Maintains existing requirements for language arts, mathematics, science, physical education, health, and the arts as required academic standards.

School districts must adopt graduation requirements meeting or exceeding state requirements, with transition provisions for students entering 9th grade in or before 2003-2004 school year.

Requires the commissioner to include contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities during review and revision of required academic standards.