Minnesota HF3120 directs the commissioner of education to amend the state's accountability plan, North Star, by excluding students who opt out of.

Minnesota HF3120 mandates the commissioner of education to revise the state's accountability plan, North Star, which was adopted under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The bill specifies that school districts should not be required to report scores for students who opt out of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Additionally, students who choose not to participate in these assessments must not be included in the student group data used to determine a district's or school's achievement rates. This change will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Minnesota HF3120 directs the commissioner of education to amend the state's accountability plan, North Star, by excluding students who opt out of.

Minnesota HF3120 mandates the commissioner of education to revise the state's accountability plan, North Star, which was adopted under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The bill specifies that school districts should not be required to report scores for students who opt out of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Additionally, students who choose not to participate in these assessments must not be included in the student group data used to determine a district's or school's achievement rates. This change will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.