SF 2012

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/24/2012 09:01am

A bill for an act
relating to education; making an exception to the school start date for school
districts that suffer natural disasters; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
120A.40.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, 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
state new text begin ; or
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new text begin (4) if the district canceled at least two instructional school days in the previous
school year because of a flood, tornado, or fire new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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