Safety
Minnesota Statutes 121A.065-District surveys to collect information; parent notice and opportunity for opting out.
School districts and charter schools, in consultation with parents, must develop and adopt policies on conducting student surveys and using and distributing personal information on students collected from the surveys. The survey is only administered to students
https://education.mn.gov/mde/dse/health/mss/
Who does this protect? Students, Staff and Administrators
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Minnesota Statutes 121A.031 School Student Bullying Policy.
Provides a definition for the terms bullying and cyberbullying as well as the behaviors and consequences associated with these actions.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-031/
Minnesota asks schools to develop and implement procedures to prevent bullying and harassment behavior and the consequences of such behavior. Policies also explain that procedures are needed for reporting an incidence of bullying and investigating it as well as how this policy will be communicated
- Minnesota Statutes 121A.031 School Student Bullying Policy.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-031/
- Minnesota Statutes 121A.0311 — Notice Of The Rights And Responsibilities Of Students And Parents Under The Safe And Supportive Minnesota Schools Act.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-0311/
- Minnesota Statutes 121A.69- Hazing policy.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-69/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.031 School Student Bullying Policy.
Anti-bullying laws cover conduct that occurs on both on- and off-school property. Use of technology and electronic communication conduct is covered when such use substantially and materially disrupts student learning or the school environment
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-031/
Who does this protect? Students, Teachers
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Minnesota schools need to develop plans for dealing with emergencies and explain drills that need to take place during the school year.
- Minnesota Statutes 121A.035-Crisis management policy.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-035/
Minnesota Statutes 119A.035-School Crisis Response Teams.
In regions of Minnesota where an existing crisis response team has not been formed by a school district, county, or city, the commissioner, in cooperation with the Minnesota School Safety Center, must convene a working group in each region to develop a plan to form a crisis response team for that region.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-119a-119b/chapter-119a/section-119a-035/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.037-School Safety Drills.
Private schools and educational institutions must have at least five school lockdown drills, five school fire drills, and one tornado drill.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-037/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.05-Policy to Refer Firearms Possessor.
A school board must have a policy requiring the appropriate school official to, as soon as practicable, refer to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system, as appropriate, a pupil who brings a firearm to school unlawfully.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-05/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.06-Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
School districts must electronically report to the commissioner of education incidents involving the use or possession of a dangerous weapon in school zones.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-06/
Minnesota Statutes 609.66-Dangerous Weapons.
Explains the consequences of possessing a dangerous weapon or firearm on school property and to who this doesn’t apply.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-609-624/chapter-609/section-609-66/
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Teaching/Learning
Minnesota provides students with disabilities the accommodations and resources they need to have an appropriate education.
- Minnesota Statutes 125A.03-Special Instruction For Children With A Disability.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-125a/section-125a-03/
- Minnesota Statutes 125A.08-Individualized Education Programs.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-125a/section-125a-08/
- Minnesota Statutes 125A.027-Local Agency Coordination Responsibilities.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-125a/section-125a-027/
- Minnesota Statutes 125A.023-State Agency Coordination Responsibilities.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-125a/section-125a-023/
- Minnesota Statutes 120B.15-Gifted and Talented Students Programs.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-120b/section-120b-15/
Minnesota Statutes 124D.61 — General Requirements for Programs.
A district that enrolls one or more English learners must implement an educational program that includes at least a written plan of services that describes programming by English proficiency level made available to parents upon request. The plan must articulate the amount and scope of service offered to English learners through an educational program for English learners.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-124d/section-124d-61/
Who does this protect? Students, Students with disabilities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Interpersonal Relationships
Minnesota Statutes 121A.03-Model Policy.
A school board must adopt a written religious, and racial harassment and sexual, religious, and racial violence policy.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-03/
Minnesota Statutes 363A.13-Educational Institution.
It is an unfair discriminatory practice to discriminate in any manner in the full utilization of or benefit from any educational institution, or the services rendered thereby to any person because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status about public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability, or to fail to ensure physical and program access for disabled persons.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-363-363a/chapter-363a/section-363a-13/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.04-Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination.
Each educational institution or public service shall provide equal opportunity for members of both sexes to participate in its athletic program.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-04/
Minnesota Statutes 124D.74-American Indian Education Programs. American Indian education programs are programs in public elementary and secondary schools, nonsectarian nonpublic, community, tribal, charter, or alternative schools enrolling American Indian children designed to:
- Support the academic achievement of American Indian students.
- Make the curriculum relevant to the needs, interests, and cultural heritage of American Indian pupils.
- Provide positive reinforcement of the self-image of American Indian pupils.
- Develop intercultural awareness among pupils, parents, and staff.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-124d/section-124d-74/
Who does this protect? Students, Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Institutional Environment
Minnesota Statutes 124D.895 Parental involvement programs.
The purpose of the guidelines and model policies developed for parental involvement is to;
- Engage the interests and talents of parents or guardians in recognizing and meeting the emotional, intellectual, native, and English language development, and physical needs of their school-age children
- Promote healthy self-concepts among parents or guardians and other family members;
- Offer parents or guardians a chance to share and learn about educational skills, techniques, and ideas
- Provide creative learning experiences for parents or guardians and their school-age children, including involvement from parents or guardians of color;
- Encourage parents to actively participate in their district’s curriculum advisory committee to assist the school board in improving children’s education programs
- Encourage parents to help in promoting school desegregation/integration
- partner with parents in establishing a positive school climate by developing and implementing prevention and intervention programs on prohibited conduct
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-124d/section-124d-895/
Minnesota Statutes 124D.8955 Parent and family involvement policy.
To promote and support student achievement, a local school board is encouraged to formally adopt and implement a parent and family involvement policy
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-124d/section-124d-8955/
Who does this protect? Students, Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Minnesota schools need to develop plans for dealing with emergencies and explain drills that need to take place during the school year.
- Minnesota Statutes 121A.035-Crisis management policy.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-035/
Minnesota Statutes 119A.035-School Crisis Response Teams.
In regions of Minnesota where an existing crisis response team has not been formed by a school district, county, or city, the commissioner, in cooperation with the Minnesota School Safety Center, must convene a working group in each region to develop a plan to form a crisis response team for that region.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-119a-119b/chapter-119a/section-119a-035/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.037-School Safety Drills.
Private schools and educational institutions must have at least five school lockdown drills, five school fire drills, and one tornado drill.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-037/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.05-Policy to Refer Firearms Possessor.
A school board must have a policy requiring the appropriate school official to, as soon as practicable, refer to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system, as appropriate, a pupil who brings a firearm to school unlawfully.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-05/
Minnesota Statutes 121A.06-Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
School districts must electronically report to the commissioner of education incidents involving the use or possession of a dangerous weapon in school zones.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-120-129c/chapter-121a/section-121a-06/
Minnesota Statutes 609.66-Dangerous Weapons.
Explains the consequences of possessing a dangerous weapon or firearm on school property and to who this doesn’t apply.
https://law.justia.com/codes/minnesota/2021/chapters-609-624/chapter-609/section-609-66/
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Social Media
There is currently no policy surrounding Leadership in Minnesota. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School
There is currently no policy surrounding Professional Relationships in Minnesota. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School