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This bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Education to commission an independent, detailed analysis of the state's special education system, focusing on how Minnesota's special education laws compare to and exceed federal requirements. The analysis will examine the educational benefits and costs of state-specific special education requirements that go beyond federal mandates. The goal is to provide the legislature's kindergarten through grade 12 education policy and finance committees with a comprehensive report that helps them evaluate the balance between student outcomes and potential efficiency gains. The commissioner must submit a written report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees by February 13, 2026, in accordance with existing reporting guidelines. The bill is effective immediately after its final enactment, and aims to provide policymakers with critical information about the state's special education system to potentially inform future policy decisions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2604&ssn=0&y=2025