MN SF4023

Removes kindergarten through grade 3 students from the complete prohibition on disciplinary dismissals under Minnesota Statutes section 121A.425

Allows schools to dismiss K-3 students for up to one partial day plus one full day immediately following a disciplinary incident, specifically to enable parent/guardian communication and facilitate the student's return to full participation

Maintains the complete prohibition on disciplinary dismissals for preschool and prekindergarten programs, including Head Start, voluntary prekindergarten, and school readiness programs

Preserves the exception allowing dismissals of less than one school day for all students, with special education protections under chapter 125A and federal law remaining intact

Takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year and later