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SF 3022

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/22/2016 09:22am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to education; modifying exceptions to requirement that school years
begin after Labor Day; 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 summerdeleted text begin , flexible learning year programs
authorized under sections 124D.12 to 124D.127,deleted text end 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 new text begin capital new text end construction or remodeling project of deleted text begin $400,000deleted text end new text begin
$1,000,000new text end or more affecting a district new text begin classroom new text end 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); or

(3) if the district agrees to the same schedule with a school district in an adjoining
state.