HF 1289

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/18/2019 02:18pm

A bill for an act
relating to education; removing additional prior written notice requirements;
repealing Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 125A.091, subdivision 3a.

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

Section 1. new text begin PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE; RULE AMENDMENT.
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new text begin The commissioner of education must amend Minnesota Rules, part 3525.3600, to remove
the additional state requirements for prior written notice under Minnesota Statutes, section
125A.091, subdivision 3a.
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Sec. 2. new text begin REPEALER.
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new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 125A.091, subdivision 3a, new text end new text begin is repealed.
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APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 19-1315

125A.091 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND DUE PROCESS HEARINGS.

Subd. 3a.

Additional requirements for prior written notice.

In addition to federal law requirements, a prior written notice shall:

(1) inform the parent that except for the initial placement of a child in special education, the school district will proceed with its proposal for the child's placement or for providing special education services unless the child's parent notifies the district of an objection within 14 days of when the district sends the prior written notice to the parent; and

(2) state that a parent who objects to a proposal or refusal in the prior written notice may request a conciliation conference under subdivision 7 or another alternative dispute resolution procedure under subdivision 8 or 9.