Minnesota SF507 requires school districts to adopt policies for language assistance and accommodations for parents of children with disabilities.

Minnesota SF507 mandates that school districts create policies to assist parents who need language support and reasonable accommodations. These policies must ensure parents can meaningfully participate in their child's education program. Districts must offer translation and interpretation services, notify parents of these services, and post policies on their websites. Parents can request accommodations verbally or in writing, and districts must respond within five school days. Accommodations must be reasonable and not impose undue hardship on the district. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF507 requires school districts to adopt policies for language assistance and accommodations for parents of children with disabilities.

Minnesota SF507 mandates that school districts create policies to assist parents who need language support and reasonable accommodations. These policies must ensure parents can meaningfully participate in their child's education program. Districts must offer translation and interpretation services, notify parents of these services, and post policies on their websites. Parents can request accommodations verbally or in writing, and districts must respond within five school days. Accommodations must be reasonable and not impose undue hardship on the district. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.