HF 1402

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/04/2015 11:26am

A bill for an act
relating to education; modifying certain school calendar provisions; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120A.40.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120A.40, is amended to read:

120A.40 SCHOOL CALENDAR.

(a) Except for learning programs during summer, flexible learning year programs
authorized under sections 124D.12 to 124D.127, and learning year programs under section
124D.128, a district must not commence an elementary or secondary school year before
Labor Day, except as provided under paragraph (b). Days devoted to teachers' workshops
may be held before Labor Day. Districts that enter into cooperative agreements are
encouraged to adopt similar school calendars.

(b) A district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day:

(1) to accommodate a construction or remodeling project of $400,000 or more
affecting a district school facility;

(2) if the district has an agreement under section 123A.30, 123A.32, or 123A.35
with a district that qualifies under clause (1); deleted text begin or
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(3) if the district agrees to the same schedule with a school district in an adjoining
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new text begin (4) if Labor Day is September 6 or 7.
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