SF 3914

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/27/2026 10:18 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to education; allowing a school district or charter school to opt out of
statewide assessments.

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

Section 1. new text begin STANDARDIZED TESTING OPT-OUT.
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new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
only, a school district or charter school board may opt out of all statewide assessments,
including alternate assessments and English language proficiency assessments, due to the
effects of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on students, staff, and the
school community. A school district or charter school must notify the commissioner of
education as soon as practicable of their decision to opt out of testing.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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