Chapter 124D — ServeMinnesota Innovation Act

124D.01 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout Chapter 124D by pointing to the definitions in section 120A.05. 124D.02 School Board Powers; Enrollment Gives school boards the power to offer kindergarten, all-day kindergarten, and preschool programs for young children. 124D.03 Enrollment Options Program Creates the enrollment options program, letting students attend a public school in a different district from where they … 124D.04 Options for Enrolling in Adjoining States Allows Minnesota students to enroll in a public school in a neighboring state under certain conditions. 124D.041 Reciprocity With Adjoining States Lets Minnesota make deals with nearby states so students can attend school across state lines. 124D.05 Attending School in Another State; Severance Pay Covers rules when a student attends school in another state and addresses severance pay for affected teachers. 124D.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.08 School Boards' Approval to Enroll in Nonresident District; Exceptions Requires school board approval for students to enroll in a district where they do not live, with some exceptions. 124D.081 Sets out rules for enrollment in a nonresident school district under specific conditions. 124D.085 This section has been moved to section 124F.02. 124D.09 Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act Creates the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act, letting 10th-12th graders take college courses for free. 124D.091 Concurrent Enrollment Program Aid Provides state aid for concurrent enrollment programs that let high school students earn college credits. 124D.093 This section has been moved to section 124F.03. 124D.094 Online Instruction Act Creates the Online Instruction Act, setting rules for how schools can offer classes over the internet. 124D.095 Establishes rules for online learning programs, including student eligibility and course requirements. 124D.096 Online Learning Aid Sets the formula for how much state aid online learning providers receive based on student enrollment. 124D.10 Contains additional provisions related to postsecondary enrollment options for high school students. 124D.11 Contains provisions related to education programs in Chapter 124D. 124D.111 School Meals Policies; Lunch Aid; Food Service Accounting Sets rules for school meal programs, including lunch aid payments and food service accounting. 124D.1115 Free and Reduced-price School Meals Program Data Sharing Requires schools to share free and reduced-price meal eligibility data with the state to help identify kids who may … 124D.112 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.113 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.114 Lactose Reduced Milk Requires schools to provide lactose-free or lactose-reduced milk if a parent sends a written request. 124D.115 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.1155 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.1156 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.1158 School Breakfast Program Sets rules for the school breakfast program, including eligibility and state funding. 124D.116 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.117 Districts to Offer School Breakfast Program Requires school districts to offer a breakfast program, especially in schools with many low-income students. 124D.118 School Milk Program Creates the school milk program to provide milk to students and sets rules for state funding. 124D.119 Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program Covers the summer food service program and child and adult care food program, including electronic benefits. 124D.1191 Donations to Food Shelf Programs Allows schools and community groups in federal meal programs to donate leftover food to food shelves. 124D.1195 Commodity Donated Food Revolving Fund Creates a fund to handle money from lost, damaged, or recalled government-donated food items. 124D.12 Purpose of Flexible Learning Year Programs States the purpose of flexible learning year programs and lists options like 45-15 plans and four-day school weeks. 124D.121 Definition of Flexible Learning Year Program Defines a flexible learning year program as a district plan that uses school buildings year-round or offers flexible … 124D.122 Establishment of Flexible Learning Year Program Lets school boards set up a flexible learning year program with the commissioner's approval. 124D.123 Division of Children Into Groups Requires districts with flexible learning year programs to divide students into groups, keeping siblings together. 124D.124 Public Hearing Before Implementation Requires school boards to hold at least three public meetings before starting a flexible learning year program. 124D.125 Assignment of Teachers Sets rules for assigning teachers to work during a flexible learning year program. 124D.126 Powers and Duties of Commissioner; Flexible Learning Year Programs Gives the education commissioner the power to oversee and regulate flexible learning year programs. 124D.127 Termination of Flexible Learning Year Program Lets school boards end a flexible learning year program with the commissioner's approval. 124D.128 Learning Year Program to Provide Instruction Throughout Year Allows districts to create year-round learning programs that provide instruction throughout the calendar year. 124D.129 This section has been moved to section 142A.48. 124D.13 This section has been moved to section 142D.10. 124D.135 Contains provisions related to education programs under Chapter 124D. 124D.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.141 This section has been moved to section 142D.16. 124D.142 This section has been moved to section 142D.13. 124D.15 Contains provisions related to early childhood education programs. 124D.151 This section has been moved to section 142D.08. 124D.16 Contains provisions related to early childhood and preschool education programs. 124D.162 Kindergarten Entry Assessment Requires schools to assess kindergarten students when they enter school to understand their learning needs. 124D.165 This section has been moved to section 142D.25. 124D.166 Limit on Screen Time for Children in Preschool and Kindergarten Limits individual screen time for preschool and kindergarten students unless a teacher or other students are involved. 124D.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.175 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.18 Purpose of Community Education Programs States the purpose of community education: to maximize public school use by the whole community. 124D.19 Community Education Programs; Advisory Council Authorizes community education programs and requires districts to set up advisory councils. 124D.20 Community Education Revenue Sets the formula for how much revenue a school district gets for community education programs. 124D.21 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.22 School-age Care Revenue Sets the revenue formula for school-age child care programs run by school districts. 124D.221 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.2211 This section has been moved to section 142D.14. 124D.23 Contains provisions related to education programs under Chapter 124D. 124D.231 Full-service Community Schools Creates full-service community schools that combine education with health, social, and family support services. 124D.24 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.25 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.27 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.28 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.29 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.30 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.31 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.32 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.33 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.331 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.34 Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations Creates the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations to support student groups in schools. 124D.35 Youth Entrepreneurship Education Program Creates a youth entrepreneurship education program to teach students about starting and running businesses. 124D.355 Vocational Education Student Organizations Authorizes vocational education student organizations in Minnesota schools. 124D.36 Citation; Serveminnesota Innovation Act Names the ServeMinnesota Innovation Act and sets its citation. 124D.37 Purpose of Serveminnesota Innovation Act States the purpose of the ServeMinnesota Innovation Act: to promote community service by young people. 124D.38 Definitions Defines key terms used in the ServeMinnesota Innovation Act. 124D.385 Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service Creates the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service to oversee service programs. 124D.39 Serveminnesota Innovation Program Establishes the ServeMinnesota Innovation Program for community service projects. 124D.40 Serveminnesota Innovation Grants Authorizes grants for ServeMinnesota Innovation projects that involve community service. 124D.41 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.42 Reading and Math Corps Creates the Reading and Math Corps program to help students improve reading and math skills. 124D.43 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.44 Match Requirements Sets the match requirements for organizations receiving ServeMinnesota grants. 124D.45 Evaluation and Reporting Requirements Requires schools to evaluate and report on education programs and student outcomes. 124D.452 District Report; Career and Technical Education Requires school districts to report on their career and technical education programs. 124D.453 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.4531 Career and Technical Revenue Sets the formula for career and technical education revenue for school districts. 124D.4535 This section has been moved to section 124F.04. 124D.4536 Career and Technical Education Consortium Grants Provides grants for groups of school districts to work together on career and technical education programs. 124D.454 Access to Minnesota's Transition System for Children With a Disability Helps children with disabilities transition from school to work and adult life. 124D.46 Contains provisions related to education programs under Chapter 124D. 124D.47 This section has been moved to section 124F.06. 124D.475 Credit for Employment With Health Care Providers Gives high school students course credit for working with health care providers. 124D.48 This section has been moved to section 124F.07. 124D.49 This section has been moved to section 124F.08. 124D.50 This section has been moved to section 124F.09. 124D.505 Minnesota Career Information System Creates the Minnesota Career Information System to give students and adults access to career planning resources. 124D.51 Evening Schools; Adult and Continuing Education Authorizes school districts to provide evening schools and adult continuing education programs. 124D.518 Adult Basic Education Aid Definitions Defines key terms used in the adult basic education aid formula. 124D.52 Adult Basic Education Creates the adult basic education program to help adults learn reading, writing, math, and English. 124D.521 Consortium Requirements Requires adult basic education providers to form consortiums to coordinate services in their region. 124D.522 Adult Basic Education Supplemental Service Grants Provides supplemental grants for adult basic education programs that serve special populations. 124D.53 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.531 Adult Basic Education Aid Sets the formula for state aid to adult basic education programs. 124D.54 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.548 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.549 Commissioner-selected High School Equivalency Test Lets the education commissioner choose which high school equivalency test Minnesota will use. 124D.55 Commissioner-selected High School Equivalency Test Fees Sets rules about fees for the high school equivalency test. 124D.56 Community Education Program Revenue; Adults With Disabilities Provides community education program funding to serve adults with disabilities. 124D.57 Educational Support Services for People Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, Hard-of-hearing Creates educational support services for people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. 124D.58 Citation; Education for English Learners Act Names the Education for English Learners Act and sets its citation. 124D.59 Definitions Defines key terms used in the English Learners Act, including who counts as an English learner. 124D.60 Rights of Parents Protects the rights of parents of English learner students, including the right to be informed in their language. 124D.61 General Requirements for Programs Sets general requirements for English learner programs in Minnesota schools. 124D.62 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.63 Technical Assistance Requires the education department to provide technical help to schools serving English learners. 124D.64 Discrimination Prohibited Prohibits discrimination in English learner education programs. 124D.645 Multiracial Diversity Encourages multiracial diversity in Minnesota schools and education programs. 124D.65 English Learner (el) Programs Aid Sets the formula for state aid to English learner education programs. 124D.66 Assurance of Mastery Programs Creates assurance of mastery programs to help students who need extra support to meet learning standards. 124D.67 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.68 Graduation Incentives Program Creates the graduation incentives program for students at risk of not finishing high school. 124D.69 Aid for Alternative Programs Provided Under Contract Sets state aid rules for alternative education programs provided through contracts with outside organizations. 124D.695 Approved Recovery Program Funding Provides state funding for approved recovery programs that help students in substance abuse recovery continue their … 124D.70 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.71 Citation; American Indian Education Act Names the American Indian Education Act and sets its citation. 124D.72 Policy States the policy that Minnesota will provide culturally relevant education for American Indian students. 124D.73 Definitions Defines key terms used in the American Indian Education Act. 124D.74 American Indian Education Programs Requires schools with American Indian students to provide culturally appropriate education programs. 124D.75 Licenses for American Indian Language and Culture Education Teachers; Exemptions Sets licensing rules for teachers of American Indian language and culture classes, with some exemptions. 124D.76 American Indian Education Program Coordinators, Paraprofessionals Creates positions for American Indian education coordinators and paraprofessionals in schools. 124D.77 Recruiting and Retaining Indian Teachers Establishes programs to recruit and keep American Indian teachers in Minnesota schools. 124D.78 Parent and Community Participation Requires meaningful parent and community involvement in American Indian education programs. 124D.79 Community and Commissioner Participation in American Indian Education Requires community and commissioner involvement in planning American Indian education programs. 124D.791 Indian Education Director Creates the position of Indian Education Director within the education department. 124D.792 Graduation Ceremonies; Tribal Regalia and Objects of Cultural Significance; Drumming and Culturally Appropriate Activities Allows students to wear tribal regalia and hold culturally appropriate activities at graduation ceremonies. 124D.80 This section has been repealed or is no longer in effect. 124D.81 American Indian Education Aid Sets the formula for state aid to American Indian education programs. 124D.82 Discrimination Prohibited Prohibits discrimination in American Indian education programs. 124D.83 State Revenue for American Indian Tribal Contract or Grant Schools Provides state revenue to American Indian tribal contract or grant schools. 124D.84 Contains additional provisions related to American Indian education programs. 124D.85 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.855 School Segregation Prohibited Prohibits school segregation in Minnesota based on race, color, or national origin. 124D.86 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.861 Achievement and Integration for Minnesota Creates the Achievement and Integration for Minnesota program to reduce racial achievement gaps. 124D.862 Achievement and Integration Revenue Sets the formula for achievement and integration revenue for school districts. 124D.87 Achievement and Integration Transportation Aid Provides state aid for transporting students as part of achievement and integration plans. 124D.871 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.88 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.89 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.892 Office of Desegregation/integration Creates the Office of Desegregation/Integration within the education department. 124D.894 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.895 Parental Involvement Programs Creates parental involvement programs to help parents participate in their children's education. 124D.8955 Parent and Family Involvement Policy Requires school boards to adopt policies for parent and family involvement in education. 124D.8957 Prekindergarten Through Grade 12 Parental Rights Coded Elsewhere Lists parental rights in prekindergarten through grade 12 education that are found in other parts of the law. 124D.896 Desegregation/integration and Inclusive Education Rules Requires the state to adopt rules for desegregation, integration, and inclusive education. 124D.90 School Enrichment Partnership Program Creates the school enrichment partnership program linking schools with community organizations. 124D.901 Student Support Personnel Aid Provides state aid for hiring student support staff like counselors and social workers in schools. 124D.91 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.92 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.93 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.94 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.95 Contains provisions related to education programs under Chapter 124D. 124D.955 Healthy Kids Awards Program Creates the Healthy Kids Awards Program to recognize schools that promote student health and wellness. 124D.957 Minnesota Youth Council Committee Creates the Minnesota Youth Council Committee to give young people a voice in state government. 124D.96 Welfare and Correctional Institutions' Policies for Educational Programs Sets education program rules for youth in welfare and correctional institutions. 124D.97 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.98 Literacy Aid Provides state aid to support student literacy programs in schools. 124D.99 Education Partnerships Coalition Fund Creates the Education Partnerships Coalition Fund to support school-community partnerships. 124D.991 Public School Libraries and Media Centers Requires public schools to maintain libraries and media centers for students. 124D.992 School Library Aid Sets the formula for state aid to school libraries. 124D.995 School Unemployment Aid Provides state aid to help schools pay unemployment insurance costs. 124F.02 Experiential and Applied Learning Opportunities for Students Creates hands-on and applied learning opportunities for students, including real-world work experiences. 124F.03 P-tech Schools Establishes P-TECH schools where students earn both a high school diploma and an industry credential or associate … 124F.04 Innovative Delivery of Career and Technical Education Programs; Sharing of District Resources Encourages innovative ways to deliver career and technical education and lets districts share resources. 124F.06 Comprehensive Youth Apprenticeship Program Creates a comprehensive youth apprenticeship program combining school and workplace learning. 124F.07 General Application of Workplace Health and Safety Laws; Displacement of Workers Prohibited Applies workplace health and safety laws to student workers and bans replacing regular workers with students. 124F.08 Education and Employment Transitions Partnerships Creates education and employment transitions partnerships to help students prepare for careers. 124F.09 Service-learning and Work-based Learning Curriculum and Programs Establishes service-learning and work-based learning programs in schools. 142A.48 Educate Parents Partnership Creates the Educate Parents Partnership to help parents learn how to support their children's development. 142D.08 Voluntary Prekindergarten Program for Eligible Four-year-old Children Creates the voluntary prekindergarten program for eligible four-year-old children. 142D.10 Early Childhood Family Education (ecfe) Programs Establishes early childhood family education programs to help parents and young children learn together. 142D.13 Quality Rating and Improvement System Creates a quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs. 142D.14 After-school Community Learning Programs Authorizes after-school community learning programs for school-age children. 142D.16 State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care Creates the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care. 142D.25 Early Learning Scholarships Provides early learning scholarships to help low-income families pay for preschool and child care.