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MN HF2756
Bill
Status
3/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Newton
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AI Summary
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Once a pupil under age seven enrolls in kindergarten or higher grade in public school, the pupil becomes subject to compulsory attendance laws unless the school district has adopted an exemption policy.
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Parents or guardians may withdraw a child under seven from enrollment for good cause, including enrollment in another school or the child's immaturity.
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Enrolling officials must provide parents or guardians with written explanation of the compulsory attendance provisions at the time of enrollment.
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Once enrolled, pupils under seven must regularly attend school or face truancy enforcement under Minnesota Statutes sections 260A.02, 260A.03, and 260C.007, subdivision 19.
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This provision is effective for the 2014-2015 school year and later.
Legislative Description
Children under age seven who voluntarily enroll in school are subject to the compulsory attendance law clarification provided.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
3/6/2014