MN HF3543

Establishes the "Achievement and Integration for Minnesota" program to pursue racial and economic integration, increase student academic achievement, and reduce academic disparities in Minnesota public schools.

Defines "eligible district" in statute as a racially isolated independent, common, or special school district and any adjoining independent, common, or special school district, removing the prior definition from administrative rules.

Clarifies that "racially identifiable school within a district" means a school where protected student enrollment exceeds the district average by more than 20 percentage points, and "racially isolated school district" means a district where protected student enrollment exceeds any adjoining district by more than 20 percentage points.

Requires eligible districts to use revenue for integrated learning environments, staff training, magnet schools, differentiated instruction, career and college readiness programs, cultural competency development, and parent involvement.

Repeals Minnesota Rules part 3535.0110, subparts 6, 7, and 8, and prohibits the education commissioner from adopting rules that expand or conflict with the statutory definition of "eligible district."