MN SF1318

School districts and charter schools must pay full wages and benefits for all school employees during full or partial day closures if the day counts as an instructional day for any students.

School districts must contribute at least 83 percent of annual health insurance premiums and at least 50 percent of out-of-pocket maximums for employees with single coverage, and at least 72 percent of premiums and 50 percent of out-of-pockets for family coverage, effective July 1, 2024.

Paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities must receive a minimum of 16 hours of paid orientation or professional development annually before the first instructional day, with at least 50 percent focused on meeting disability-specific requirements.

Paraprofessionals must be given paid time or school day time within five days of beginning work with an individual student to review the student's individualized education program or receive briefing on specific needs.

Appropriations are provided for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to fund the minimum starting salary increase for nonlicensed school personnel to $25 per hour and costs for paraprofessional training programs.