MN SF410

Prohibits flexible learning year programs from commencing before Labor Day, removing previous exemptions that allowed these programs to start earlier than traditional school years.

Increases the construction project cost threshold from $400,000 to $1,000,000 that would allow a district to start school before Labor Day, and clarifies the project must be directly related to students being unable to use classrooms.

Requires the commissioner of education to deny approval of any district's flexible learning year program plan that proposes starting before Labor Day.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing pre-Labor Day starts for districts with cooperative agreements or those matching schedules with adjoining state school districts.