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This bill establishes a new provision in Minnesota education law that requires school districts and charter schools to allow parents to opt their children out of face covering requirements without providing any explanation or documentation. Specifically, if a school mandates face coverings in school buildings or on school grounds, parents can notify the school board, principal, or administrative staff of their decision to exempt their child from wearing a face covering. The bill emphasizes that schools cannot demand a reason for the opt-out, cannot request any health or educational documentation, and are prohibited from disciplining or treating differently any student whose parent has chosen to opt them out of the face covering requirement. The legislation is designed to provide parents with more autonomy in making health-related decisions for their children and limit school districts' ability to enforce uniform face covering policies. The provision becomes effective immediately upon final enactment, giving schools immediate guidance on implementing this new parental opt-out option.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0457&ssn=0&y=2025