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MN SF1241
Bill
Status
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Greg Clausen
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AI Summary
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Allows school boards to adopt policies for up to five e-learning days per school year during inclement weather, with instruction provided online by students' individual teachers.
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Requires school districts and charter schools to develop e-learning day plans that include accommodations for students without home internet access, insufficient digital devices, and accessible options for students with disabilities.
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Mandates that school boards and exclusive teacher representatives must agree to the e-learning day plan; charter schools may adopt a plan after consulting with teachers.
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Requires schools to notify parents and students of the e-learning day plan at the beginning of the school year and at least two hours before declaring an e-learning day.
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Requires teachers to be accessible both online and by telephone during normal school hours on e-learning days to assist students and parents; counts e-learning days as instructional days toward the annual hour requirements.
Legislative Description
E-learning for school days with inclement weather establishment
Last Action
Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
3/15/2017