MN HF15

School boards may adopt a written "safe learning plan" for the 2020-2021 school year authorizing distance instruction, on-site instruction, or hybrid instruction, notwithstanding gubernatorial executive orders or commissioner guidance.

Defines "distance instruction" as remote teaching with daily teacher interactions online or by telephone during normal school hours, "hybrid instruction" as combined on-site and distance learning, and "on-site instruction" as in-school instruction complying with Department of Health COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Establishes parent-based distance learning program allowing eligible students to participate with parental instruction while remaining enrolled for funding purposes; schools must provide computers, textbooks, materials, technology, and internet service but are not required to provide teacher access or compulsory instruction.

Permits school boards to use four-day week schedules with fewer than 165 instructional days for 2020-2021 and allows "public health e-learning days" with full online instruction when governor authorizes schedule changes due to infectious disease outbreaks.

Extends school district fund transfer flexibility for fiscal years 2020-2021, allowing transfers between operating funds and redirection of reserved or restricted revenue with school board resolution; counts students in all instructional modes for pupil unit funding calculations.