SF 5263

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 05/05/2026 02:29 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to education; waiving certain graduation requirements for international
baccalaureate program students; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section
120B.024, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.024, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Waiver for international baccalaureate program students. new text end

new text begin (a) Starting in
the 2026-2027 school year, upon receiving a student's application signed by the student's
parent or guardian, a school district or charter school must declare that a student meets the
graduation credit requirements under subdivision 1 if the district or charter school determines
that the student:
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new text begin (1) is on track by the beginning of grade 11 to meet the requirements of an international
baccalaureate diploma program or an international baccalaureate career-related program;
and
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new text begin (2) would be precluded from participating in the international baccalaureate diploma
program or international baccalaureate career-related program if the student were required
to complete a credit to be waived.
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new text begin (b) A district or charter school may revoke the waiver for a student who is not on track
at the beginning of grade 12 to meet the requirements of an international baccalaureate
diploma program or an international baccalaureate career-related program. A student whose
waiver is revoked must complete the credit requirements under subdivision 1.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026.
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