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This bill modifies existing Minnesota law to expand the definition of eligible children for school-age care programs, now explicitly including pre-kindergarten children with specific qualifying conditions. Specifically, the bill allows school boards to include children not yet enrolled in kindergarten who meet the definition of a child with a disability, children experiencing temporary family-related problems, or children enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6. The legislation maintains the existing framework for school-age care programs, which requires adult supervision, parental involvement, community partnerships, opportunities for student volunteers, and access to school facilities. The bill preserves the district's ability to charge sliding-scale fees based on family income and maintain a separate accounting for program funds. The key change is broadening the potential participation in these programs to include younger children with specific needs, potentially providing more comprehensive support for families and children before traditional kindergarten enrollment. The bill also reaffirms that the commissioner of education will not create additional rules governing these programs, leaving implementation flexibility to individual school districts.

Education

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