MN SF162

Authorizes school boards to implement flexible learning year programs without commissioner of education approval, removing previous requirement for commissioner authorization.

Eliminates the requirement that four-day week schedules be approved by the commissioner, allowing boards to approve such schedules independently.

Removes language requiring commissioner approval from statutes governing establishment and termination of flexible learning year programs for day and residential facilities serving children with disabilities.

Repeals Minnesota Rules part 3500.1000, which previously outlined the process for requesting commissioner approval of experimental and flexible school year programs.

Maintains existing instruction hour requirements: 425 hours for kindergarten, 935 hours for grades 1-6, and 1,020 hours for grades 7-12, with a minimum of 165 instructional days for grades 1-11.