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SF 307

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to education; prohibiting the school year to
start before Labor Day; amending Minnesota Statutes
2004, section 120A.40.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, 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 deleted text begin September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Daynew text end , except as provided under
paragraph (b). Days devoted to teachers' workshops may be held
before deleted text begin September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Daynew text end . 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
deleted text begin September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Day new text end to accommodate a construction or
remodeling project of $400,000 or more affecting a district
school facility.