HF 5386

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/15/2024 03:37pm

A bill for an act
relating to education; allowing a district to place a student in an alternate setting;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [121A.645] STUDENT PLACEMENT IN ALTERNATE SETTING.
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new text begin (a) A school district may require a student against whom a restraining order or order for
protection has been issued to receive instruction at a separate site in accordance with this
section for the duration of the restraining order or order for protection.
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new text begin (b) If the student is a "child with a disability" as defined in section 125A.02, the district
must provide the parent or guardian prior written notice in accordance with section 125A.091.
The dispute resolution processes and other procedural safeguards provided under section
125A.091 apply to an alternate placement under this section.
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new text begin (c) An "alternate setting" under this section means a school site in a separate building.
It may include an area learning center or other state-approved alternative program, or a site
under the administrative control of a service cooperative or intermediate school district.
The alternate setting must be selected to allow the student to progress toward meeting state
academic standards and graduation requirements.
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new text begin (d) A placement in an alternate setting does not constitute a dismissal, or other form of
discipline.
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