MN HF1428

Adds homelessness as a qualifying condition for children under age three to receive special instruction and services under the definition of "child with a disability" in Minnesota law.

Creates a new category allowing local school districts discretionary authority to qualify children ages three through seven with certain diagnosed physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delays, regardless of current demonstrated delays.

Appropriates $50,000 for fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 for fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the Department of Education for training on homelessness and its associated experiences.

Requires the Department of Education to provide homelessness training to Part C early intervention staff members at state and school district levels and to interagency early intervention committees.

Allows unspent appropriations from the first year to carry forward to the second year instead of canceling.