HF57 Bill Summary

• Makes nonsubstantive style and form changes to Minnesota education statutes, including updating language like "shall" to "must" and "defined" to "referenced" for consistency.

• Amends provisions on homeless pupil education and residency requirements, school district responsibilities for transportation, and procedures for documenting student residency disputes.

• Updates school calendar requirements to clarify exceptions allowing school years to begin before Labor Day for construction projects, cooperative agreements, or specialized learning programs.

• Modifies compulsory instruction reporting requirements and educational record procedures, including standards for transferring student records and documenting disciplinary actions.

• Repeals five obsolete statutes: sections 120B.299 subdivision 5 (adequate yearly progress definitions), 121A.70 (secret fraternities and societies), 122A.58 (coach termination procedures), 122A.695 (best practices definition), and 126C.41 subdivision 4 (Minneapolis health insurance subsidy).