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MN HF2808

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Erhardt

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 124D.03, subdivision 5a to establish lottery priorities when school districts have more open enrollment applications than available seats at a specific grade level
  • Requires school districts to give priority enrollment to siblings of currently enrolled students and students whose applications relate to an approved integration and achievement plan
  • Adds third priority category for students residing in parts of a municipality where their resident district operates no school buildings, the enrolling nonresident district operates one or more buildings in that municipality, and no other nonresident district operates a building there
  • Requires school districts to establish the lottery process in written board-approved policy and post it on the district's website
  • Effective for lotteries conducted beginning July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Open enrollment priorities identified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Innovation Policy

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Education Innovation Policy3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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