MN HF197

Removes requirement for commissioner of education approval when school boards establish or terminate flexible learning year programs, allowing boards to implement these programs independently.

Eliminates commissioner authority to promulgate rules necessary for operation of flexible learning year program statutes (sections 124D.12 to 124D.127).

Maintains minimum instructional hour and day requirements: 425 hours for kindergarten, 935 hours for grades 1-6, and 1,020 hours for grades 7-12, with at least 165 instruction days for grades 1-11 unless four-day week approved by board.

Requires commissioner to cooperate with and provide supervision of flexible learning programs to ensure compliance, adjust attendance computations, and furnish districts with formulas for computing average daily membership.

Repeals Minnesota Rules part 3500.1000, which previously established the process for districts to request commissioner approval for experimental programs, four-day school weeks, and flexible school year programs.