HF 1639 Summary

• Removes ethnicity and race from the required student performance data categories in Minnesota Statutes 120B.31, subdivision 4, renumbering the remaining categories accordingly.

• Modifies Minnesota Statutes 120B.35, subdivision 3 to strike references to specific racial and ethnic subgroups (Karen community, Asian and Pacific Islander groups, Native groups, Hispanic/Latino groups, and Black and African Heritage groups) from the disaggregation requirements.

• Requires school districts to inform parents and guardians that providing information on student categories beyond those mandated by federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act is voluntary and will not violate student or family privacy.

• Maintains requirements to report student performance data disaggregated by federal categories, home language, English learners, free or reduced-price lunch, and foster care status where statistically reliable.

• Preserves existing reporting requirements for student growth, graduation rates, school safety, and English learner progress using applicable student categories.