Bill > HF1490

This bill clarifies high school graduation requirements in Minnesota by modifying existing education statutes. Specifically, the bill updates language around state graduation requirements to emphasize a comprehensive approach to student education and career planning. The key changes include maintaining the focus on achievement and college/career readiness in mathematics, reading, and writing, while providing a systematic method for monitoring student development, analyzing progress, and identifying individual academic strengths and areas needing improvement. The bill also preserves provisions allowing students with individualized education programs (IEPs) to satisfy graduation requirements through alternative state-approved assessments. An important detail is the effective date of July 1, 2025, which gives schools and districts time to adapt to the updated requirements. The modifications aim to create a more personalized and supportive approach to tracking student progress and preparing them for post-secondary education or workforce entry, with an emphasis on ongoing assessment and individualized planning.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1490&ssn=0&y=2025