MN HF2563

Lowers the age of compulsory instruction from seven to six years old for all children in Minnesota, effective for the 2014-2015 school year and later.

Requires annual performance assessment using nationally norm-referenced standardized examinations for children ages six through 16 (and ages 16-17 with initial reports filed after age 16) who are not enrolled in public school.

Maintains exemption from assessment requirements for children receiving instruction from accredited nonpublic schools or institutions recognized by the commissioner.

Updates reporting requirements for persons and nonpublic schools providing instruction, requiring submission of student information by October 1 of the first school year a child reaches age six.

Allows school district superintendents to collect required reporting information in electronic or web-based formats but prohibits requiring electronic submission from instructors.