as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to economic development; requiring the school
year to start after Labor Day; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2004, section 120A.40.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 120A.40, is
amended to read:
(a) Except for learning programs during summer, flexible
learning year programs authorized under sections 124D.12 to
124D.127, and learning year programs under section 124D.128, a
district must not commence an elementary or secondary school
year before deleted text begin September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Daynew text end , except as provided under
paragraph (b). Days devoted to teachers' workshops may be held
before deleted text begin September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Daynew text end . Districts that enter into
cooperative agreements are encouraged to adopt similar school
calendars.
(b) A district may begin the school year on any day before
deleted text begin
September 1 deleted text end new text begin Labor Day new text end to accommodate a construction or
remodeling project of $400,000 or more affecting a district
school facility.