MN HF1370

Changes school district guidelines for identifying gifted and talented students from "should" to "must" include multiple objective criteria and valid, reliable, fair assessments based on current theory and research.

Requires identification procedures to identify gifts and talents in individual academic domains and be sensitive to underrepresented groups including low-income students, minority students, twice-exceptional students, students with disabilities or 504 plans, and English learners.

Mandates school districts adopt procedures for academic acceleration of gifted and talented students that assess readiness and motivation for acceleration and match curriculum level, complexity, and pace to achieve the best acceleration type for each student.

Requires school districts to adopt procedures for early admission to kindergarten or first grade for gifted and talented learners that are sensitive to underrepresented groups.