MN HF2693

Authorizes the commissioner of education to use expedited rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes section 14.389 to implement rule changes recommended by the Special Education Case Load and Rule Alignment Task Force in its February 15, 2014 report.

Amends reasonable force standards in schools to clarify that teachers, principals, and school employees may use reasonable force when necessary to restrain students or prevent bodily harm, but prohibits conduct under section 125A.0942 (restrictive procedures).

Modifies special education requirements to replace "assessment or reassessment" language with "evaluation and re-evaluation" and clarifies provisions for individualized education programs, paraprofessional training, and behavioral intervention supports.

Updates child maltreatment reporting definitions and procedures, including clarification that physical abuse in schools includes violations of restrictive procedures laws, and establishes parent notification requirements when restrictive procedures are used on students.

All substantive changes are effective the day following final enactment.