SCHOOLS (K-12)

See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Absence from school

Excuses, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Excuses from religious or cultural observance, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.35

Open enrollment participants, termination, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.03

Released time, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Reporting attendance, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Unlawful, see TRUANTS

Academic standards, see ACADEMIC STANDARDS (PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

Academic year, see School year under this topic

Accounting and budget systems, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Accrediting agencies, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Activity periods, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60

Administration

Generally, Education Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Joint powers agreements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.12

Site-governed schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.045

Teacher-governed schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.045

Administrative conferences, suspension of students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.46

Administrators, see School administrators under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Admissions

Age requirements and verification, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Medical cannabis patient registry program, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.57

Nonresidents of district, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.47

Advanced placement, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.13, 120B.14

After-school care

After-school enrichment programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.19, 124D.20

Building use, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.51

Generally, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Agriculture education

Generally, see AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

Sites, acquisition of land or properties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.744

Alternative compensation revenue, notice, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.415

Alternative educational programs and services

Alternative instructional strategies or interventions, see Assurance of mastery under this topic

Continual learning plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Dismissed students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45, 121A.53

Excluded or expelled students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

High school students, programs for, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

Intermediate School District (South Metro), Minn. Statutes 2025 136D.41 to 136D.49

Nonexclusionary discipline, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45, 121A.47, 121A.53

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46, 121A.47

Prehearing suspension, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46

Private, for high school graduation, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.69

Providing before dismissal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46

Pupil counts, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.53

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.06, 123A.07, 123A.09

Students, hours of work restrictions, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2025 181A.04

Substance use disorder, students with, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.69, 124D.695

Suspended students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46

Transportation

Funding, see Transportation under EDUCATION FUNDING

Providing, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.92

American Indian education programs, see Education and training under INDIANS

Appeals, students

Discipline complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Exclusion or expulsion, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.50

Applications to, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Arbor Day, observances, Minn. Statutes 2025 17.86

Area learning centers, see under STATE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (K-12)

Assault, 5th degree, on school property, Minn. Statutes 2025 629.343

Assistive technology devices, special education, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.08, 125A.57 to 125A.60, 126C.10

Assurance of mastery

Curriculum, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.66

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.66

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.66, 125A.50, 125A.56

At-risk students, services to

Area learning centers, see under STATE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (K-12)

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

Substance use disorder, students with, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.69, 124D.695

Athletes, see Student athletes under ATHLETES

Athletic programs, see Sports under this topic

Athletic teams, see EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Attendance

Absence from school, see same under this topic

Attendance officers, see under TRUANTS

Compulsory attendance, see same under this topic

National Guard students, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Nonresidents of district, see same under this topic

Officers, see Attendance officers under TRUANTS

Privilege, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.36

Records, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Attorney general, opinions, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.10

Automotive training programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 297B.03

Average daily membership, see Pupil units under EDUCATION FUNDING

Aversive and deprivation procedures, see Discipline and punishment under this topic

Banks

Contracting with schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 50.17

Detached facilities, establishing at schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 47.52

Beverages, sales and use taxes, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

Bicultural programs, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Borlaug World Food Prize Day observance, Minn. Statutes 2025 10.59

Breakfast, see School breakfasts under this topic

Building teams, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.895

Building use, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.51

Buildings and grounds, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Bullying policies

Malicious and sadistic conduct, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.0312

Requirement, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.031

Buses, see SCHOOL BUSES

Calendar, see School year under this topic

Cannabis use and substance use, model program requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.215

Capitol area

Parking areas, Minn. Rules 2400.2820

Use districts, Minn. Rules 2400.2205

Cell phone policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.73

Center for Arts Education, see PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION

Change of district

Assistive technology devices, sale or purchase, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.58

School records, see Records and record keeping under this topic

Charitable organizations, registration and reporting, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 309.515

Charter schools, see CHARTER SCHOOLS

Chemical abuse

Chemical abuse preassessment teams, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26 to 121A.29

Procedures for detecting, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Chemical abuse prevention programs, see DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM (DARE)

Chemical abuse programs, information exchange, Minn. Statutes 2025 299A.297

Child abuse and maltreatment

Interviews with victims, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.22, 260E.23

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.17

Reports about, facility investigations, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.28 to 260E.30

Children with a disability, see Disabled students under this topic

Chili and soup cook-offs, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.22

Class periods, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60

Class size, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.12, 126C.15

Closing, emergency management, Minn. Statutes 2025 12.21

Coaches, see COACHES

Cocurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.36, 123B.49

Comprehensive arts in education planning program, Minn. Statutes 2025 129C.26

Compulsory attendance

Dismissed students, exception, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.52

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Independent study, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Pesticide applications, not exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.30

Special education, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.03

Computer software

Development, review requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.05

District software, see Computer software under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Education Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.05, 125B.07

Providers, certification requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.07

Computers

Access, postsecondary enrollment options students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

Advertising, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.022

Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.022

Funding, see Computers under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Internet access, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414, 125B.02, 125B.15

Online learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094, 126C.05

Sales and use taxes, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

Screen time limit, kindergarten students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.166

State surplus property, Minn. Statutes 2025 16B.2975

Surplus, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.52

Technology use, policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.02

Controlled substances in

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 299A.299

Possession, notice, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.28

School zones, Minn. Statutes 2025 152.01 to 152.029

Cooperation and combination, see Cooperation and consolidation under COOPERATIVE DISTRICTS (SCHOOLS)

Cooperative secondary facilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.482

Corporal punishment, see Discipline and punishment under this topic

Counseling services, see Guidance and counseling services under this topic

Credits toward graduation

Advanced placement or international baccalaureate course work, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.14

Awarding, generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.16

Community education youth services programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.19

Health care provider employment, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.475

Online learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094

Open enrollment, treatment, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.03

P-TECH schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.03

Postsecondary enrollment option, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09, 124D.091

Supplemental online classes, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094

Youth skills training program, Minn. Statutes 2025 175.46

Crisis management, see Emergencies under this topic

Curriculum

Advanced placement, see ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Federal school-to-work program, option, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.02

Generally, see CURRICULUM

International baccalaureate, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.13

P-TECH schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.03

Dangerous weapons incidents, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.06

Data

Chemical abuse data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26

Child abuse and maltreatment, reports and investigations, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.35

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.32

Essential data elements, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.07

Juvenile court disposition orders, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22, 121A.75

Local social services agencies, access, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.32

Noncustodial parents, access, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Recess detention, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.611

School-issued devices, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.32

Support services data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.463

Technology providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.32

Definitions

Education Code, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.05, 120A.20, 120A.22

Education Code definitions, applicability, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.01, 125B.01, 126C.01, 127A.01

General education revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.01

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.03

Maximum Effort School Aid Law, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.63

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Teachers, see Definitions under TEACHERS

Definitions, clean indoor air, Minn. Rules 4620.0100

Desegregation, see SCHOOL DESEGREGATION

Diplomas, withholding, nonpayment of fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Disabled persons, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Disabled students

Dyslexia, students qualifying for special education, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.01

Eligibility, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 248.07

Physical education, modifications or adaptations, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.026

Program access, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Discipline and punishment

Complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Conduct of disciplinary measures, violations, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.58

Corporal punishment, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.58

Dangerous weapons incidents, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.58

Dismissal, expulsion, or suspension, see Dismissal under this topic

Exclusion from recess discouraged, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.026

Force used by teachers, see Force used by under TEACHERS

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.69

Hazing, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.22, 121A.69, 128C.02, 135A.155

Nonexclusionary disciplinary policies and practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.45

Notice given, medical cannabis patient registry participants, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.57

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.61, 121A.65

Positive behavioral interventions and supports, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.627

Prekindergarten programs, nonexclusionary discipline, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.425

Prone restraint and physical holds, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.58

Reasonable force, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.582, 121A.61, 125A.0942

Recess detention, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.611

Records and record keeping, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60, 121A.61, 121A.612, 122A.42

Reports required, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.582

Severe or repeated disciplinary action, state-approved alternative programs (K-12), Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.06

Student withdrawal agreement, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Disclosure, students

Chemical abuse data, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26

Juvenile court disposition orders, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.75

School lunch aid eligibility information, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1115

Discrimination

English learners, programs for, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.64

Flexible learning year program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.123

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.04

Indian students, American Indian Education Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.74, 124D.81, 124D.82

Nonpayment of fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.35

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.02

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.56

School districts, compliance with law, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.42

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment, policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Violations, state aid reduction or withholding, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.42

Dismissal

Alternatives to, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.575

Bus riding privileges, revocation, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.59

Charter schools, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2025 124E.03

Compulsory attendance law, nonapplication, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.52

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.60

Discipline and punishment, see same under this topic

Dismissed students, services to

Admission or readmission plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.46, 121A.47, 121A.55

Alternative educational programs and services, see same under this topic

Full-service community schools programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.231

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

Removal from school grounds, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.55

Special education, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.03

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.09

Due process, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.42

Exclusion or expulsion

Appeals, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.49, 121A.50

Compulsory attendance, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.52

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Discipline complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Full-service community schools programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.231

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.44, 124D.03

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47, 121A.49

Judicial review, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.50

Open enrollment, ineligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.03

Prekindergarten programs, parental collaboration, support services, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.425

Pupil withdrawal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.53

Records and record keeping, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.51, 121A.53

Reversal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.49

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), enrollments, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.55

Students with disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.43

Suspension pending, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46

Eye protective devices, noncompliance, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.32

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.55

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45, 121A.61, 121A.70

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47, 121A.49

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45 to 121A.47, 121A.61

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.42

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.40 to 121A.56

Readmission

Juvenile offenders, notice, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.75

Plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.46, 121A.47, 121A.55

Sympathomimetic medications, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Reinstatement rights, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.54

Removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60, 121A.61

Secret fraternities and societies, violations, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Suspension, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.32, 121A.41, 121A.46, 121A.47, 121A.70

Technical violations, good faith exception, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.48

Driver education, see DRIVER EDUCATION

Driver training schools, see DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS

Dropouts, see SCHOOL DROPOUTS

Drugs and medicine

Administering to students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.22, 121A.221, 121A.224

Chemical abuse, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26 to 121A.29, 121A.61

Collection and transportation of unclaimed drugs or medicines, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.22

Medical cannabis patient registry program, restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.57

Nonsyringe epinephrine delivery systems, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.22, 121A.2205, 121A.2207

Opiate antagonists, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.224

Possession, asthma inhalers, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.221

Seizure training and action plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.24

Substance use disorder, students with, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.25 to 121A.29, 121A.61

E-learning days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

Eating disorder prevention, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Education and employment transitions

Foundation for Student Organizations, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.34

Full-service community schools, programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.231

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.454

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.05

Local partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.05, 124F.08, 175.46

Objectives, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.08

P-TECH schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.03

Planning, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.08

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.06

Service learning and work-based learning, see under COMMUNITY SERVICE

Vocational education, see VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Youth apprenticeship program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.475, 124F.05, 124F.06, 124F.07, 124F.08, 124F.09

Youth skills training program, Minn. Statutes 2025 175.46

Education Code, citation, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.01

Education Commission of the States, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.80, 127A.81

Education management information system, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.05 to 125B.09

Education programs, high schools defined as, Minn. Statutes 2025 142E.01

Education sites, see under SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Educational activities, refinancing, industrial development districts, revenue bonds, Minn. Statutes 2025 469.155

Educational neglect, school attendance concerns, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.291

Elementary schools

Admission to, age, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20, 124D.02

Class size, reduction, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.12

Definitions

Education Code, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.05

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.03

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

First grade preparedness program, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Fund-raising activities, sales and use tax exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.70

Grades (K-6), discontinuance, education districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.17

MinnesotaCare, applications, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 256L.05

Operation, school districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.64

Prekindergarten programs

Closing, emergency management purposes, Minn. Statutes 2025 12.21

Discipline, nonexclusionary, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.425

Dismissal, exclusion, or expulsion, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.425

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Screen time limit, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.166

Students

Income, MFIP, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2025 142G.16

Medical records, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.29, 144.30, 144.441

Reading intervention, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.12, 120B.121

Twins or higher order multiples, classroom placement, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.38

Teachers

Staff development, reading intervention, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.12, 120B.121

Teacher educators, duties, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.09, 122A.092

Emergencies

Discipline and punishment, see same under this topic

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Violence, see same under this topic

Emergency management, schedules, altering, authorizing, Minn. Statutes 2025 12.21

Employees, see SCHOOL PERSONNEL

English language

Bilingual education, see BILINGUAL EDUCATION

ESL programs, see ENGLISH LEARNERS

Enrollment

Charter schools, contract nonrenewal or termination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2025 124E.10

Continuance, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.08

Continued enrollment for students placed in foster care, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.21, 124D.08

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.02

Medical cannabis patient registry program, restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.57

Military children, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.83, 127A.85

Nonresidents of district, see same under this topic

Open enrollment, see OPEN ENROLLMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

Postsecondary enrollment option, see under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.14

School building construction proposals, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.71

Equipment and supplies

Computers, see same under this topic

Dealing in, conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.20

Food service, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111

Furniture, repair facilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.40

Instructional materials, see same under this topic

Prohibited fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Security deposits, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Telecommunications, see same under this topic

ESL programs, see ENGLISH LEARNERS

Ethnic American Day, Minn. Statutes 2025 10.50

Events

Election day, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2025 204C.03

Extracurricular, see EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Potluck events, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.22

Precinct caucuses, restriction, Minn. Statutes 2025 202A.19

Evidence

Pesticide applications, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.30

Student exclusions or expulsions, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Evidence-based education grants, reporting, Education Department, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.20

Extended year programs

American Indian education programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.74

Education districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.18

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

P-TECH schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.03

Extracurricular activities

Generally, see EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

High School League, see STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Eye protective devices, noncompliance, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.32

Federal aid, see under EDUCATION FUNDING

Federal rules and regulations, education management information system, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.07

Fees

Adult basic education, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.52

Center for Arts Education, room and board, Minn. Statutes 2025 129C.10

Collection, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Driver education courses, Minn. Statutes 2025 171.05

Field trips, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36, 123B.37

Games and events, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.70

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.35, 123B.36

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.38

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Prohibited fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.35, 123B.37

Public School Fee Law, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.34 to 123B.39

School-age child care programs, sliding fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.19

School breakfast program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1158

Secondary schools, part-time students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.02

Vocational education cooperative centers, adults and nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.22

Wetland replacement applications, Minn. Statutes 2025 103G.2242

Field trips, fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36, 123B.37

Fines, secret fraternities and societies, rushing violations, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Fire drills, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Firearms

Active shooter preparedness, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.038

Possession, violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.05, 121A.44, 124D.03

First aid supplies

Epinephrine, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.2205, 121A.2207

Opiate antagonists, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.224

First grade preparedness program, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Flexible learning year programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.12 to 124D.127

Flexible school year, see FLEXIBLE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

Food service

Contracts, renewal, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.52

Free and reduced-price meals, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Generally, see Meals (refreshment) under this topic

Nutrition services, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Food service, eggs, Minn. Rules 1520.1100

Foreign exchange programs, provider registration, reports and policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 5A.03

Fraternities or societies, violations, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Free and reduced-price meals, students eligible for

Compensatory revenue pupil units, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Determination and timing, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Eligible students, counting, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Intervention for college attendance program, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.861

MFIP, income, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2025 142G.16

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), services, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.09

State health care programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1115

Full-service school zones, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88

Funding, see EDUCATION FUNDING

General education revenue, see GENERAL EDUCATION REVENUE

Occupation tax revenues, apportionment, Minn. Statutes 2025 298.17

Property taxes, see School districts under PROPERTY TAXES

Specific types, see EDUCATION FUNDING

Furniture, repair, facilities for, rental or lease, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.40

Gang resistance education, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.44

Gifted and talented students

Education districts, reserved revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.27

Programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.15, 126C.10

Revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Grades (K-12)

Discontinuance, education districts, provision of services, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.17

Education districts, provision of services, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.17

Independent school districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.02

Interdistrict cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.32

Records, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.06

Withholding for nonpayment of fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Graduation

Adult students

Adult basic education programs, see under ADULT EDUCATION

High school equivalency, see under SCHOOL DROPOUTS

American Indian students, Tribal or cultural regalia, drumming, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.792

Districts with deficit expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.83

Graduation requirements, see ACADEMIC STANDARDS (PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

Prevention, students, secret fraternity or society membership, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Vocational education cooperative centers, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.22

Graduation incentives program

Alternative programs, district reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Compensatory education revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68, 126C.05

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68, 127A.41

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.06, 124D.68

Private programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68, 124D.69

Pupil units, weighting, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Guidance and counseling services

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Mobile units, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.92

Postsecondary enrollment option, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

School counselors, see under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Harassment, sexual, religious, and racial, policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Hazing, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.22, 121A.69, 128C.02, 135A.155

Health and wellness programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 145.985

Health screening, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.21, 142D.091 to 142D.093, 142G.27

Health services

Cardiac emergency response plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.241

Drugs and medicine

Administering to students, see Drugs and medicine under this topic

Health treatments, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.22

Full-service community schools, programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.231

Full-service school zones, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88

Funding, see EDUCATION FUNDING

Health, safety, and environmental management, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.56

Infectious waste management, Minn. Statutes 2025 116.78

Menstrual products, access, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.212

Mental health care, telehealth access, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.216

Mental health screenings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45

Mobile units, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.92

Opiate antagonists, supply requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.224

Personnel, see SCHOOL PERSONNEL

School-based health centers, Minn. Statutes 2025 145.903

School boards, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.21

School health services specialist, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.20

Seizure training and action plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.24

Special education, see Health-related services under SPECIAL EDUCATION

Student health plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.2205

Healthy Kids awards program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.955

High School League, see STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

High schools, see Secondary schools under this topic

Holidays

Arbor Day, Minn. Statutes 2025 17.86

Days when school may be held, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.42

Homeless pupils

Admissions, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Continuance of enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.08

District of residence, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

Graduation requirements, meeting, rights, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Homeless prevention aid, Minn. Statutes 2025 477A.30

Programs for, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68

School stability program, family homeless prevention and assistance program, Minn. Statutes 2025 462A.204, 462A.21

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.06, 123A.09

Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20, 123B.92

Homework, supervised, alternative services for dismissed students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Hours of instruction, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.41, 120A.414

Human services, coordination, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.03

Information exchange, vaccination records, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.3351

Inspections

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

State fire marshal, Minn. Statutes 2025 299F.47

Instruction, curriculum, facilities, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.11

Instructional materials

Cannabis use and substance use, model program requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.215

Dealing in, conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.20

English language requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

English learners programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.65

Environmental education resource centers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 115A.074

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10, 126C.15

School enrichment partnership program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.90

Security deposits, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Students, furnishing, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Textbooks, see same under this topic

Integration, see SCHOOL DESEGREGATION

Interdistrict schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.32

Intermediate School District Behavioral Health Grant Program, Minn. Statutes 2025 245.4904

International baccalaureate, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.13

Internet, access

E-learning days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

Obscene material, filtering software, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.15

Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.02

Interpreters, language access plan, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.32

Investigations, child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.17

Judicial review, exclusion or expulsion, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.50

Junior high schools, see Middle schools under this topic

Kindergartens, see KINDERGARTENS

Laboratories, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.31, 121A.32, 123B.71

Language access plan, interpreters, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.32

Learning contracts, education funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Learning sites, see Education sites under SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Learning year programs

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15, 127A.45

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.128

Postsecondary enrollment option, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

Pupil units, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

School schedule adjustments, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Starting date, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.40

Transportation services, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.92

Legislative Manual, copies to, Minn. Statutes 2025 5.08

Libraries, see SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Licensing

Children, Youth, and Families Department, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2025 142B.05

Human services licensing, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2025 245A.03

Lock-down drills, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Lockers, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.72, 123B.37

Lunches, see School lunches under this topic

Magnet schools, see MAGNET SCHOOLS

Malicious and sadistic conduct policies, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.0312

Management

Education management information system, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.05 to 125B.09

Generally, see Management under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Mastery learning, see Assurance of mastery under this topic

Meals (refreshment)

Breakfasts, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114 to 124D.119

Child and adult care food program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.119

Commodity donated foods, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1195

Donations to foodshelves, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1191

Free and reduced-price meals, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Lunches, see School lunches under this topic

Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

School milk program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114, 124D.118, 124D.1191

Summer food service, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.119

Mental health education

School mental health services lead, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.215

Secondary schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.21

Mercury and mercury-containing devices in, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.33

Middle schools

Curriculum, high school courses, credit, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.16

Definitions

Education Code, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.05

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Milk for, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114

Minnesota P-20 education partnership, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.70

MinnesotaCare, applications, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 256L.05

Minor parents, see Students under MINOR PARENTS

Moment of silence, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.10

Motor vehicle sales tax, multipassenger vehicles purchased by, Minn. Statutes 2025 297B.03

Multitiered system of supports (MTSS), training and support, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.201

Neutral sites, see under SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Nonpublic schools, K-12, see NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nonresidents of district

Admission, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88

Alternative attendance programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.92

Childhood early intervention, see EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES

Continuance of enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.08

Divorced, legally separated, or parents residing separately, children of, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.47

Graduation incentives program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68

Interscholastic activities, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.05

Open enrollment, see OPEN ENROLLMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

Pupil units, weighting, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Room and board, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88

School boards, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.08

Special education, see Residence under SPECIAL EDUCATION

State agency or court placements, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.47

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), students, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.05 to 123A.08

Transportation, see SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Tuition, see Public schools (K-12) under TUITION

Vocational education cooperative centers, tuition, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.22

Nutrition services, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Online learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094, 126C.05

Open enrollment, see OPEN ENROLLMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

Operation, school districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.64

Outreach, Minnesota Center for Agricultural Education, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 41D.04

Parent-teacher conferences, noncustodial parents, rights, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Parents, see Public school students, parents of under PARENTS

Patriotic observances, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.42

Peace officer liaison, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.44

Peer review committees, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.60

Performance, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.11, 120B.36, 123B.045

Personal computers, see Computers under this topic

Personnel, see SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Pesticide application notice costs, reimbursements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.30

Pesticides, Minn. Statutes 2025 18B.01, 18B.095

Physical activity in, Healthy Kids awards program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.955

Pine Point School, Minn. Statutes 2025 128B.011 to 128B.10, 128B.03

Pledge of Allegiance, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.11, 124E.03

Policies

Activity periods, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60

Cell phone policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.73

Class periods, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60

Crisis management, Minn. Statutes 2025 119A.035, 121A.035

Discipline complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Dismissal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.55

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Hazing, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.69

Malicious and sadistic conduct policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.0312

Parent and family involvement, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.8955

Recess and other breaks, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.611

Removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60, 121A.61, 121A.612, 122A.42

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Student journalist policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.80

Student response skills, staff support, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Policy of state

Curriculum and instruction, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.10

Discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.02

Dismissal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.42

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.35

Mission of public education, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.03

Technology use, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.02

Postsecondary enrollment option, see under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Postsecondary work-study program, cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.233

Potluck events, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.22

Predatory offenders, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2025 244.052

Prekindergarten programs, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Primary schools, see Elementary schools under this topic

Principals, see SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Professional fund raisers, see under CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Project-based programs, generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Providing, independent school districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.02

PSEO, see High school students, programs for under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Psychological services, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Public schools

Pupil counts, see Pupil units under EDUCATION FUNDING

Pupil transport entities, Minn. Statutes 2025 169.011, 169.4475

Purple Star School designation, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.86

Racial balance requirements, waivers, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.645

Raffles, Minn. Statutes 2025 609.761

Readmission, see Dismissal under this topic

Recess, exclusion from discouraged, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.026

Records

Government data practices, Minn. Rules 1205.0500

Student records, transfers, Safe at Home program, Minn. Rules 8290.0800

Records and record keeping

American Indian education programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.81

Attendance, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Districts, see Records and record keeping under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Learning year programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.128

Project-based programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Student records, see School records under STUDENTS

Recovery-based high schools, students, sports eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Recovery programs, grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.695

Regional centers of excellence, student achievement support, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.115

Remedial instruction, see Assurance of mastery under this topic

Removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.60, 121A.61, 122A.42

Reports about

Child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.055, 260E.06, 260E.11, 260E.34

Education and employment transitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.05

Enrollments, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.14

School attendance concerns, educational neglect, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.291

Superintendents of schools, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.143

Reports given, computer science education, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.241

Rules and regulations

Absence from school, reporting attendance, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Removals from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61, 122A.42

School sports, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.04

Student dismissals, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 121A.45, 121A.55

Students, conduct, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Safe routes to school program, Minn. Statutes 2025 174.40

Safety

Active shooter preparedness, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.038

Buildings, see Safety under SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Drills, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Eye protective devices, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.32

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15, 126C.44

Health, safety, and environmental management requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.56

Safety patrol, see SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

Transportation, see Safety under SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Saint Louis County, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2025 383C.392

Sales tax, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

Savings plans

Credit unions, establishing deposit-taking locations, Minn. Statutes 2025 52.211

Savings associations, contracting with schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 51A.24

Savings banks, contracting with schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 50.17

School administrators, see under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

School age child care programs, see SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

School boards, see SCHOOL BOARDS

School breakfasts

Donations to foodshelves, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1191

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.119, 127A.45

Milk for, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114

Sales and use taxes, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

School breakfast program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1158

School districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.117

School meals policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111

Second breakfasts, for purchase at nonprogram price, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1158

School buildings and grounds, see SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

School choice

Open enrollment, see OPEN ENROLLMENT (SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

Outside pupil's district, see Nonresidents of district under this topic

School concession stands, Minn. Statutes 2025 157.15, 157.16

School crisis response teams, Minn. Statutes 2025 119A.035

School day

Child Labor Standards Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 181A.03

E-learning days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

Extended school day programs, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

School districts, see SCHOOL DISTRICTS

School enrichment partnership program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.90

School for the arts, see PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION

School-linked behavioral health grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 245.4901

School lunches

Donations to foodshelves, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.1191

Foods for, storage charges for donated food, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Free and reduced-price meals, students eligible for, see same under this topic

Funding

Generally, payments, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.45

School lunch aid, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111, 124D.1115, 124D.114

School lunch program revolving fund, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Summer electronic benefit transfer aid, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.119

Healthy food choices, Healthy Kids awards program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.955

Milk for, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114

Pine Point School, Minn. Statutes 2025 128B.03

Providing, independent school districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.02

Saint Louis County, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2025 383C.392

Sales tax, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.67

School meals policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111

Second lunches, for purchase at nonprogram price, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111

Teachers, lunch periods, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.51

School meals, funding, school lunch aid, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.111

School milk program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.114, 124D.118, 124D.1191

School readiness programs

Early learning scholarships program, Minn. Statutes 2025 142D.25

Facilities, construction or rehabilitation, grants for, Minn. Statutes 2025 142A.46

First grade preparedness program, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Funding

Community education revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.20

Excess appropriations, transfer, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 142D.05, 142D.06

Quality rating and improvement system (QRIS), Minn. Statutes 2025 142D.13

Transportation, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.88, 142D.06

School site councils, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

School sites, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

School stores, generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

School to work transitions, see Education and employment transitions under this topic

School year

Charter schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 124E.03

Definitions, Maximum Effort School Aid Law, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.63

Education districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.18

Emergencies, pupils prevented from attending, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Extended year programs, see same under this topic

Flexible school year, see FLEXIBLE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

Holidays, see same under this topic

Learning year programs, see same under this topic

Number of days

E-learning days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

School districts, record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.41

Staff development days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.415

Teacher contracts, computation basis, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.41

Reports about, school district clerks, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.14

Starting date, see same under this topic

State-approved alternative programs (K-12), Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.06

Teachers Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2025 354.091, 354.44

Year-round school, see same under this topic

School zones, see SCHOOL ZONES

Secondary schools

Applications, unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Area learning centers, see under STATE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (K-12)

Attendance, defined as work activity, Minn. Statutes 2025 142G.50

Cannabis use and substance use, model program requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.215

Career and technical education programs, partnerships, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.04

College-level examination program (CLEP), Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.131

Cooperative secondary facilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.482

Definitions

Education Code, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.05

Human Rights Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.03

Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Elections and voting public education program, Minn. Statutes 2025 204B.27

Equivalency degree programs, see High school equivalency under SCHOOL DROPOUTS

Fees, part-time students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.02

High School League, see STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Interdistrict schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.32

International baccalaureate, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.13

Mental health education, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.21

Minnesota History and Government Learning Center, Minn. Statutes 2025 138.054

Operation, school districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.64

Postsecondary work-study program, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.233

Power of you program, Minn. Statutes 2025 136F.19

Raffles, Minn. Statutes 2025 609.761

Recovery-based high schools, students, sports eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Recovery programs, grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.695

Student organizations

Fraternities and sororities, see FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES

Fund-raising activities, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.70

Students

Alternative pupils, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

Counts for funding, see Pupil units under EDUCATION FUNDING

Election judges, trainees, Minn. Statutes 2025 204B.19

Employment, see CHILD LABOR

Graduation incentives program, see same under this topic

Graduation requirements, see ACADEMIC STANDARDS (PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

Hours of work, Minn. Statutes 2025 181A.04, 181A.07, 181A.12

Medical records, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.29

Menstrual products access, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.212

Non-English-speaking students over age 18, general assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 256D.05

Nonprescription pain relievers, self-administering, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.222

Part-time students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.02

Polling places, authorized educational activities, Minn. Statutes 2025 204C.06

Postsecondary courses, see High school students, programs for under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Postsecondary enrollment option, see under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Scholarships, see SCHOLARSHIPS

Secret fraternities or societies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Shared-time students, enrollment priority, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.02

Transfer curriculum credit at MnSCU schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 135A.101

Summer academic enrichment programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.091

Summer health care intern program, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.1464

Transfers between districts or schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.15, 121A.44

Work-based learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.475, 124F.06, 175.46

Youth apprenticeship program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.06

Youth skills training program, Minn. Statutes 2025 175.46

Secret fraternities and societies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Service cooperatives, see SERVICE COOPERATIVES (SCS)

Service learning and work-based learning, see under COMMUNITY SERVICE

Site-based management, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.04, 123B.09, 127A.19

Site councils, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.04, 123B.09, 127A.19

Site-governed schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.045

Site-governing councils, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.045

Site teams, instruction and curriculum planning, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.11

Small schools, revenue, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Smoking, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.4165

Smudging, Indian students or staff, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.08

Sobriety high schools

Recovery-based high schools, sports eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Recovery programs, grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.695

Social work services, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Special education (K-12), see SPECIAL EDUCATION

Sports

American Indian mascots, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.041

Athletes, see Student athletes under ATHLETES

Coaches, see COACHES

Competitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.04

Drugs and medicine, administering to students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.22

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Equal opportunity, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.04

Fees, see same under this topic

Games and events, see Fees under this topic

Generally, see EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

High School League, see STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Recovery-based high schools, students, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Referees, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02, 604A.01

Supervised competitive high school diving, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.492

Vikings stadium, use by high school league, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.9905

Staff development, see Education and training under TEACHERS

Standardized tests, see Statewide testing under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Standards, Education Department, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Starting date

Center for Arts Education, Minn. Statutes 2025 129C.10

Cooperative facilities districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.443

Education districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.40

State academies for deaf, blind, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.64

State Academy for the Blind, see STATE ACADEMIES

State Academy for the Deaf, see STATE ACADEMIES

Striving for comprehensive achievement and civic readiness, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.11

Student growth

Appropriate response skills, staff support, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Assurance of mastery, see same under this topic

Contracts, school site decision-making agreements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.04

Education and employment transitions partnerships, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.08

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.35

Independent study, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Individualized learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.04

Records, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.06

Staff development plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.60

Tests and testing, see same under this topic

Youth apprenticeship program, Minn. Statutes 2025 124F.06

Student handbooks

Hazing policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.69

Pesticide applications, information about, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.30

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment or violence policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Student organizations

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.69

Fund-raising activities, sales and use taxes, Minn. Statutes 2025 297A.70

Hazing policy, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.69

School-to-work student organizations, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.34

Secret fraternities or societies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Student-teacher ratios, reduction, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.12, 126C.15

Students

Achievement, see Student growth under this topic

Addresses, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.24, 120A.26

Admissions, see same under this topic

Adult students, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Age, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Alternative educational programs and services, see same under this topic

Assault or violent behavior, removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61, 122A.42

Assaults on district employees, generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.53

Assignments during suspension, school liaison, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46

Assurance of mastery, see same under this topic

Attorneys, rights to, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Birth dates, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.24

Cardiac emergency response plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.241

Career and college readiness, see Career and college readiness under CURRICULUM

Classification classification, funds, forfeiture, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.30

Classroom placement, disciplined teachers, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.40, 122A.41

Conduct, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20, 121A.61

Consent, teacher misconduct investigations, assistance, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.20

Continual learning plans, alternative education programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Controlled substances, possession, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Counts for funding, see Pupil units under EDUCATION FUNDING

Crisis management policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Dangerous weapons incidents, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Data collection, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.022, 125B.05

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41, 123B.41

Discipline and punishment, see same under this topic

Discipline complaint procedure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Dismissal, see same under this topic

Drugs and medicine, see same under this topic

E-learning days, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

Eating disorder prevention, Minn. Statutes 2025 128C.02

Education Code definitions, applicability, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.01

Employees, background checks, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.03

English learners, see ENGLISH LEARNERS

Enrollment, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.24

Equipment and supplies, see same under this topic

Exclusion or expulsion, see Dismissal under this topic

Fingerprints, school district programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.07

Firearms, possession, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Gifted and talented, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.15, 123A.27, 126C.10

Graduation incentives program, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.68

Handbooks, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03, 121A.30, 121A.69

Hazing, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.22, 121A.69, 128C.02, 135A.155

Homeless pupils, see same under this topic

Illness, short-term disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2025 125A.02, 125A.51

Individual student data, dismissal reports, inclusion, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.53

Individualized learning and instruction, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.04

Kindergartners, see KINDERGARTENS

Learning year programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.128

Locker searches, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.72

Married students, districts of residence, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22

Medical cannabis patient registry participants, requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 342.57

Menstrual products, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.212

Mental health services

Grants, Minn. Statutes 2025 245.4901, 245.4904

Telehealth access, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.216

Missing children, see MISSING PERSONS

Names, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.24, 120A.26

National Guard students, pupil counts, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

Non-English-speaking students over age 18, general assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2025 256D.05

Nonresidents of district, see same under this topic

Online learning students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094, 126C.05

Parents, see Public school students, parents of under PARENTS

Personal property, inspections, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.72

Postsecondary courses, see High school students, programs for under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

Recess detention, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.611

Records and record keeping, see same under this topic

Reinstatement, rights, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.54

Removal from class, parent notification, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.612

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.24, 120A.26

Review by, discipline and punishment, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.65

Rules of conduct, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

School attendance concerns, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 260E.291

School boards, representation, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.09

Schools and grades, assignment to, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.02

Screen time limit, kindergarten students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.166

Service of process on, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.46, 121A.47, 121A.49

Sexual, religious, or racial harassment or violence policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Students age 18 or over, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.20

Students over 21, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.20

Substance use disorder, students with, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.25 to 121A.29, 121A.61

Sunscreen, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.223

Supplemental online courses, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.094

Surveys, policies, parental notification, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.065

Suspension, see Dismissal under this topic

Transportation, see SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Twins or higher order multiples, classroom placement, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.38

Uniforms, furnishing, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Violent students, see same under this topic

Withdrawal agreements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.41

Withdrawal from school, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22, 126C.05

Study abroad programs, provider registration, reports and policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 5A.03

Substance use disorder, students with

Data, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.26

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.28

Procedures for detecting, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.29

Substance use disorder preassessment teams, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.25 to 121A.29

Subsurface sewage treatment systems, design flow, Minn. Rules 7081.0130

Summer academic enrichment programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 136A.091

Supervision

Education Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.05

Superintendents of schools, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.147

Support services

Counseling services, see Guidance and counseling services under this topic

Education partnerships coalition, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.99

Full-service community schools, programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.231

Health services, see same under this topic

Postsecondary enrollment option, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

Prekindergarten programs, nonexclusionary discipline, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.425

Suspension, see Dismissal under this topic

Teacher-governed schools, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.045

Teachers

Generally, see TEACHERS

Saint Paul, see SAINT PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (STPTRFA)

Technology

Access, postsecondary enrollment options students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.09

E-learning days, students, home access to Internet and devices, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.414

Educational effectiveness plan, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.625

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.15

Innovative technology cooperative, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.215

Screen time limit, kindergarten students, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.166

Telecommunications

Access costs, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.26

Computers, see same under this topic

Equipment, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 125B.26

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

Online learning, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.05

School districts, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10

State information infrastructure, Minn. Statutes 2025 16E.18

Telephone service, special services and rates, Minn. Statutes 2025 237.065

TESOL programs, see ENGLISH LEARNERS

Testimony, exclusion or expulsion hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Tests and testing

Accommodations, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30, 120B.305, 120B.307, 125A.08

Career and college readiness, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.307, 136F.302

Comprehensive assessment system, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30, 120B.302, 120B.305, 136F.302

Computer adaptive, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.305

English learners, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30, 120B.307

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30

Grade promotion or retention, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.302

Graduation requirements, see ACADEMIC STANDARDS (PUBLIC SCHOOLS), Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.303

High school equivalency, see under SCHOOL DROPOUTS

Locally adopted assessments, time limitations, calendar, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.306

Records, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.06

Refusal to participate, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.31

Reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.305

Retaliation, employee reporting technical issues, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30

Rollout sites, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.31

School districts, duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.06

Standardized tests, see Statewide testing under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Technology providers, Minn. Statutes 2025 13.32

Test design, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.302

Use, remedial courses, assignment, Minn. Statutes 2025 136F.302

Textbooks

Disposal of surplus books, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.52

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.37

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 126C.10, 126C.15

Generally, see TEXTBOOKS

Nonpublic schools, loaning to, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.42

Objections, parental review, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.20

Providing to students, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.02

Purchasing, conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.10

School boards, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.09

Tobacco products, use, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.4165

Tornado drills, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.035

Transcripts, see Records and record keeping under this topic

Transfers between districts or schools

Desegregation/Integration Office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.892

Expulsions for firearms possession, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.44

Military children, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.83, 127A.85

Missing children, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.08

Records, Minn. Statutes 2025 120A.22, 121A.15, 123B.08

Statewide testing, special circumstances, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.30

Transportation, see SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Travel abroad programs, provider registration, reports and policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 5A.03

Truant officers, see Attendance officers under TRUANTS

Truants, see TRUANTS

Tuberculosis screening, Minn. Statutes 2025 144.441, 144.442

Tuition

Generally, see Public schools (K-12) under TUITION

Interdistrict cooperation agreements, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.32

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2025 363A.13

Uniform system, Minn. Const. art 13 s 1

Uniforms, students, furnishing, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Unwed mothers, see High school students under UNWED MOTHERS

Veterans' Voices Month observance, Minn. Statutes 2025 10.582

Violations and penalties

Attendance violations, state aid, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.42

Discrimination violations, state aid reduction or withholding, Minn. Statutes 2025 127A.42

Regulations violations, student dismissal, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.45

Removal from class, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.61, 122A.42

School bus violations, revocation of school bus privileges, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.59

Secret fraternities and societies, dismissal or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.70

Violence

Crisis management, policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 119A.035, 121A.035

Dangerous weapons incidents, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.06

Drug Policy and Violence Prevention Office, see DRUG POLICY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION OFFICE

Policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03, 121A.035

Prevention, see Violence prevention under this topic

Sexual, religious, and racial violence, policies, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.03

Violent students, see same under this topic

Violence prevention

Active shooter preparedness, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.038

Curriculum, see Violence prevention under CURRICULUM

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.595

Programs, funding, Minn. Statutes 2025 120B.22, 120B.23, 126C.43

School crisis response teams, Minn. Statutes 2025 119A.035

Staff development plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 122A.60

Threat reporting, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.038

Training, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.038

Violent students

Collective bargaining discussions, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.64

Excluded or expelled students, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Firearms, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.64

Vocational center schools

Secondary vocational education, see SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Vocational education cooperative centers, see under COOPERATIVE DISTRICTS (SCHOOLS)

Volunteers

Background checks, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.03

Classroom volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2025 124D.895

Seizure training and action plans, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.24

Voter registration, duties, Minn. Statutes 2025 201.1611

Waivers

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2025 123B.36

Pesticide applications, notice, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.30

Pledge of Allegiance, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.11

Student exclusions or expulsions, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Withdrawal from school, see SCHOOL DROPOUTS

Witnesses, exclusion or expulsion hearings, Minn. Statutes 2025 121A.47

Year-round school

Extended year programs, Minn. Statutes 2025 123A.18, 124D.74, 126C.15

Flexible learning year, see FLEXIBLE SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM

Learning year programs, see same under this topic

Youth skills training program, Minn. Statutes 2025 175.46