HF3780 Summary

• Allows school districts to conduct developmental adapted physical education assessments as stand-alone evaluations without conducting a comprehensive evaluation, with parents retaining the right to request a comprehensive evaluation.

• Modifies Minnesota Statutes section 125A.08 governing individualized education programs for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2024.

• Requires the commissioner of education to review special education delivery and costs in Minnesota and submit a written report to the legislature by January 5, 2025, recommending changes to reduce costs.

• Report must consult with school districts, charter schools, special education cooperatives, educators, families, and advocacy organizations, and must analyze special education enrollment trends, funding disparities, evidence-based interventions, and nonresident student funding.