Bill > HF1053

This bill aims to improve school reenrollment for students who have been dropped from school rolls due to extended absences. It requires school districts to notify the Department of Education when a student has been absent for more than 15 consecutive school days, and provide the student's contact information. The school must also attempt to contact the student's family to encourage reenrollment. Additionally, the Department of Education is now responsible for actively working to reenroll the unenrolled child by notifying the family about available county and community resources, reminding them of the child's right to return to school, and informing them of alternative educational opportunities. The department may collaborate with county attorneys to help reenroll the student. These new requirements are designed to reduce student dropout rates and ensure that students remain engaged in their education by providing support and resources to families when a child is at risk of becoming disconnected from the school system. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1053&ssn=0&y=2025