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MN HF1051

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ron Kresha

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Removes the governor's authority to use peacetime emergency powers to alter school schedules, curtail school activities, or order schools closed, including charter schools and elementary schools with prekindergarten programs.

  • Prohibits the governor from using peacetime emergency authority to prevent the typical presence of students in school buildings.

  • Allows the governor to advise and consult with school leaders regarding emergency management actions, but cannot issue orders affecting school operations.

  • Applies effective the day following final enactment to all peacetime emergencies in effect or declared on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Peacetime emergency authority modified, and governor peacetime emergency authority restriction on schools eliminated.

Last Action

Author added Robbins

4/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration2/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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