SF 2436

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/02/2025 09:02 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to education; protecting access to culturally inclusive learning
environments; 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.09] ACCESS TO CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS PROTECTED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Access to culturally inclusive learning environments. new text end

new text begin A school district
must not ban, remove, or otherwise restrict culturally relevant resources and displays in
educational environments on the sole basis of viewpoint or the messages, ideas, or opinions
they convey.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the terms defined in this subdivision
have the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Culturally relevant resources" means noncurricular materials in classroom spaces
that contribute to or reflect the diversity of student and community cultures.
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new text begin (c) "District" means a district under section 120A.05, subdivision 8, and includes a
charter school under chapter 124E.
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new text begin (d) "School board" means the board with authority to govern, manage, and control the
schools in the district.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Limitations. new text end

new text begin (a) Nothing in this section limits a school board's authority to
decline to purchase, distribute, or display materials legitimately based upon:
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new text begin (1) practical reasons, including but not limited to space limitations;
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new text begin (2) legitimate pedagogical concerns, including but not limited to the appropriateness of
potentially sensitive topics for the school's intended audience or the likelihood of causing
a material and substantial disruption of the work and discipline of the school; or
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new text begin (3) compliance with state or federal law.
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new text begin (b) Nothing in this section impairs or limits the rights of a parent, guardian, or an adult
student to review instructional materials under section 120B.20.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Discrimination prohibited. new text end

new text begin A school board may not discriminate against or
discipline an employee for complying with this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
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