MN HF1761

Establishes "nonexclusionary disciplinary policies and practices" definition as alternatives to removing pupils from class or dismissing them from school, including positive behavioral interventions and alternative education services that require school officials to intervene before removal.

Requires schools to attempt nonexclusionary disciplinary policies and practices before dismissing pupils, except where pupils create immediate and substantial danger to self or others.

Mandates parent notification and meetings when pupils accumulate more than 10 cumulative days of removal in a school year, with opportunity to arrange mental health screening at parent's discretion (district not required to pay).

Adds suspension notification requirements including documentation of nonexclusionary disciplinary policies initially used, readmission plans, and provides suspended pupils opportunity to complete schoolwork for full credit with designated liaison support.

Requires reporting to commissioner on exclusions, expulsions, and assaults to identify behavior leading to discipline, nonexclusionary practices used, alternative education attempts, and pupil demographics; establishes complaint procedure for alleged violations with 30-day commissioner decision requirement.