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MN SF1241

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Greg Clausen

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

E-12 Finance3/15/2017
E-12 Policy2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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