MN HF113

Prohibits public school districts from discriminating against students or parents based on religious viewpoint or religious expression, requiring equal treatment of religious and secular viewpoints on otherwise permissible subjects.

Allows students to express religious beliefs in homework, artwork, and classroom assignments without penalty or reward based on religious content, with grading based on ordinary academic standards of substance and relevance.

Permits students to pray, organize religious groups and clubs, wear religious clothing and symbols before, during, and after school in the same manner as nonreligious activities, with equal access to school facilities and advertising.

Requires school districts to establish a limited public forum for student speakers at school events and graduation ceremonies with neutral selection criteria, while including district disclaimers that student speech does not represent school endorsement.

Directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Education to develop a state model policy in consultation with school associations and establish procedures for reviewing district compliance, investigating complaints, and allowing students and parents to file noncompliance reports.