MN SR5

Urges the Governor not to exercise emergency powers under Minnesota Statutes section 12.21, subdivision 3, clause (11) to alter school schedules, curtail school activities, or order schools closed.

Prevents the Governor from blocking the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year and typical in-person student attendance in school buildings.

Asserts that local school officials are better suited than the Governor to determine school closure needs in their communities, citing distinct local circumstances.

References the Minnesota Constitution, Article XIII, section 1, which makes the legislature responsible for securing a thorough and efficient public school system statewide.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated enrolled copy and transmit it to the Governor.