Section 124D.896 — Desegregation/integration And Inclusive Education Rules.
124D.896 DESEGREGATION/INTEGRATION AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION RULES. (a) The commissioner shall propose rules relating to desegregation/integration and inclusive education, consistent with sections 124D.861 and 124D.862. (b) In adopting a rule related to school desegregation/integration, the commissioner shall address the need for equal educational opportunities for all students and racial balance as defined by the commissioner. History: […]
Section 124D.90 — School Enrichment Partnership Program.
124D.90 SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Establishment. The school enrichment partnership program is established. The purpose of the program is to encourage districts to expand the involvement of the private sector in the delivery of academic programs. The program will provide matching state funds for those provided by the private sector. Subd. 2. Revenue […]
Section 124D.78 — Parent And Community Participation.
124D.78 PARENT AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. Subdivision 1. Parent committee. School boards and American Indian schools must provide for the maximum involvement of parents of children enrolled in education programs, programs for elementary and secondary grades, special education programs, and support services. Accordingly, the board of a school district in which there are ten or more […]
Section 124D.79 — Community And Commissioner Participation In American Indian Education.
124D.79 COMMUNITY AND COMMISSIONER PARTICIPATION IN AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION. Subdivision 1. American Indian community involvement. The commissioner must provide for the maximum involvement of the Tribal Nations Education Committee, parents of American Indian children, secondary students eligible to be served, American Indian language and culture education teachers, American Indian teachers, paraprofessionals, representatives of community groups, […]
Section 124D.791 — Indian Education Director.
124D.791 INDIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR. Subdivision 1. Appointment. An Indian education director shall be appointed by the commissioner. Subd. 2. Qualifications. The commissioner shall select the Indian education director on the basis of outstanding professional qualifications and knowledge of American Indian education, culture, practices, and beliefs. The Indian education director serves in the unclassified service. The […]
Section 124D.81 — American Indian Education Aid.
124D.81 AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION AID. Subdivision 1. Procedures. A school district, charter school, or American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant school enrolling at least 20 American Indian students on October 1 of the previous school year and operating an American Indian education program according to section 124D.74 is eligible for Indian education aid if it […]
Section 124D.82 — Discrimination Prohibited.
124D.82 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. Nothing in the provisions of sections 124D.71 to 124D.82 shall be construed to violate the provisions of section 123B.30 or chapter 363A. Programs and activities pursuant to sections 124D.71 to 124D.82 shall be deemed to be positive action programs to combat discrimination. History: 1977 c 312 s 11; 1998 c 397 art […]
Section 124D.83 — State Revenue For American Indian Tribal Contract Or Grant Schools.
124D.83 STATE REVENUE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBAL CONTRACT OR GRANT SCHOOLS. Subdivision 1. Authorization. (a) Each year each American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant school authorized by the United States Code, title 25, section 450f, that is located on a reservation within the state is eligible to receive tribal contract or grant school aid subject […]
Section 124D.855 — School Segregation Prohibited.
124D.855 SCHOOL SEGREGATION PROHIBITED. The state, consistent with section 123B.30 and chapter 363A, does not condone separating school children of different socioeconomic, demographic, ethnic, or racial backgrounds into distinct public schools. Instead, the state’s interest lies in offering children a diverse and nondiscriminatory educational experience. History: 1Sp2011 c 11 art 2 s 42
Section 124D.861 — Achievement And Integration For Minnesota.
124D.861 ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEGRATION FOR MINNESOTA. Subdivision 1. Program to close the academic achievement and opportunity gap; revenue uses. (a) The “Achievement and Integration for Minnesota” program is established to pursue racial and economic integration and increase student academic achievement, create equitable educational opportunities, and reduce academic disparities based on students’ diverse racial, ethnic, and […]