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 A school board may establish kindergartens and, after July 1, 1974, must provide kindergarten instruction for all … 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attends school in another state and addresses severance pay for affected teachers. 124D.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.08 School Boards' Approval to Enroll in Nonresident District; Exceptions Requires school board approval for students to enroll in a district where they do not live, with some exceptions. 124D.081 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. All of its subdivisions were repealed: subdivisions 1 through … 124D.085 This section has been moved to section 124F.02. 124D.09 Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act Creates the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO), letting eligible secondary pupils enroll in nonsectarian … 124D.091 Concurrent Enrollment Program Aid Provides state aid for concurrent enrollment programs, in which high school students earn college credit in courses … 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Instruction Act, setting rules for how schools can offer classes over the internet. 124D.095 This section has been repealed in its entirety. All of its subdivisions were repealed by the Minnesota Legislature, with … 124D.096 Online Learning Aid Sets the formula for how much state aid online learning providers receive based on student enrollment. 124D.10 This section no longer contains operative text. Every subdivision has been renumbered into chapter 124E or repealed by … 124D.11 This section no longer contains operative text. Every subdivision has been renumbered into chapter 124E or repealed, so … 124D.111 School Meals Policies; Lunch Aid; Food Service Accounting Sets rules for school meal programs, including lunch aid payments and food service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 A nonpublic school or district that receives school lunch aid under section 124D.111, or that participates in the school … 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 This section establishes the school breakfast program to provide affordable morning nutrition so children can learn. … 124D.116 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.117 Districts to Offer School Breakfast Program A school district must offer a school breakfast program in every school building where at least 33 percent of the school … 124D.118 School Milk Program Establishes a state-supported school milk program encouraging districts to provide one serving of milk each school day … 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 Establishes a revolving fund for depositing cash received for commodity donated foods that have been lost, damaged, … 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 A district board, or a consortium of districts, may establish and operate a flexible learning year program with the … 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 Protects teachers when a district adopts a flexible learning year program. Where only some facilities convert, the board … 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 This section no longer contains operative statutory text. Most of its subdivisions have been renumbered to section … 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 This section no longer contains operative statutory text. Several of its subdivisions have been renumbered to section … 124D.151 This section has been moved to section 142D.08. 124D.16 This section no longer contains operative law. Its subdivisions have been repealed or renumbered, with the renumbered … 124D.162 Kindergarten Entry Assessment The commissioner of education must implement a kindergarten entry assessment of incoming kindergartners to identify the … 124D.165 This section has been moved to section 142D.25. 124D.166 Limit on Screen Time for Children in Preschool and Kindergarten A child in a publicly funded preschool or kindergarten program may not use an individual-use screen, such as a tablet, … 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 the state revenue a school district receives for community education programs. Total revenue … 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 This section no longer contains operative text. Its subdivisions were renumbered to section 142D.15, and former … 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 The commissioner establishes a youth entrepreneurship education program to improve students' academic and … 124D.355 Vocational Education Student Organizations Any student enrolled in a vocational technical education program approved by the commissioner of education or the Board … 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 Limits how ServeMinnesota Innovation grant funds may be spent and requires applicant resources to cover the rest. Grant … 124D.45 Evaluation and Reporting Requirements This section sets evaluation and reporting duties for a grant program. Each grantee organization must report to the … 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 This section provides a method to fund career and technical education programs for children with a disability when those … 124D.46 This section no longer contains operative law. Subdivisions 1 through 4 were renumbered to section 124F.05, and … 124D.47 This section has been moved to section 124F.06. 124D.475 Credit for Employment With Health Care Providers A student in grade 11 or 12 who works for an eligible health care employer can earn up to two elective credits each year … 124D.48 This section has been renumbered to section 124F.07. 124D.49 This section has been renumbered to section 124F.08. 124D.50 This section has been renumbered 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 Allows the school board to establish and maintain public evening schools and adult and 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 Sets the requirements an adult basic education consortium must meet. Each consortium must meet at least twice per year … 124D.522 Adult Basic Education Supplemental Service Grants Lets the commissioner make grants to nonprofit organizations for adult basic education services that a district does not … 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 The state pays part of the cost of taking the commissioner-selected high school equivalency tests. The commissioner … 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 Clarifies that the English learner program provisions in sections 124D.58 to 124D.63 do not violate Minnesota's open … 124D.645 Multiracial Diversity Allows a school district to apply to the commissioner for a waiver from the requirement to maintain racial balance … 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, which are courses of instruction offered by recovery schools that … 124D.70 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.71 Citation; American Indian Education Act Provides the official short title for a group of statutes. Sections 124D.71 to 124D.82 may be cited as the "American … 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 Districts and participating schools that run American Indian education programs may employ paraprofessionals, who cannot … 124D.77 Recruiting and Retaining Indian Teachers This section applies to a school district board that has at least ten American Indian children enrolled. The board must … 124D.78 Parent and Community Participation School districts, charter schools, and Tribal contract schools with ten or more state-identified American Indian … 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 Provides state aid for American Indian education programs run by school districts, charter schools, cooperative units, … 124D.82 Discrimination Prohibited This section clarifies that nothing in the American Indian education provisions (sections 124D.71 to 124D.82) should be … 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 This section no longer contains operative statutory text. Its subdivision 1 was renumbered as section 136A.126, and … 124D.85 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 124D.855 School Segregation Prohibited This section states Minnesota's policy that it does not condone separating school children of different socioeconomic, … 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 Establishes the school enrichment partnership program, which encourages districts to expand private-sector involvement … 124D.901 Student Support Personnel Aid Provides state aid to help schools hire and expand licensed student support services personnel, defined as school … 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 This section has been repealed in its entirety and is no longer in effect. All of its subdivisions (1 through 8) were … 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 school districts with literacy aid, which equals the sum of proficiency aid and growth aid for each school. … 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 school library aid paid to school districts and charter schools. For fiscal years 2024 and … 124D.995 School Unemployment Aid Provides state aid to help schools pay unemployment insurance costs. 124F.02 Experiential and Applied Learning Opportunities for Students Encourages school districts to provide applied and experiential learning programs in nontraditional settings to better … 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, under which the commissioner may work with health care providers and community … 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.