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MN Stat § 123B.40 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.40 — Declaration Of Policy.

123B.40 DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is the intent of the legislature to provide for distribution of educational aids such as textbooks, standardized tests and pupil support services so that every school pupil in the state will share equitably in education benefits and therefore further assure all Minnesota pupils and their parents freedom of choice in education. History:  1975 c 396 s 1; 1978 c 733 s 2; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 164
MN Stat § 123B.43 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.43 — Use Of Individualized Instructional Materials.

123B.43 USE OF INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. (a) The commissioner shall assure that textbooks and individualized instructional materials loaned to nonpublic school pupils are secular, neutral, nonideological and that they are incapable of diversion for religious use. (b) Textbooks, individualized instructional materials, software or other educational technology must not be used in religious courses, devotional exercises, religious training or any other religious activity. (c) Textbooks and individualized instructional materials must be loaned only to individual pupils upon the request of a parent or guardian or the pupil on a form designated for this use by the commissioner. The request forms shall provide for verification by the parent or guardian or pupil that the requested textbooks and individualized instructional materials are for the use of the individual pupil in connection with a program of instruction in the pupil's elementary or secondary school. (d) The servicing school district or the intermediary service area must take adequate measures to ensure an accurate and periodic inventory of all textbooks, individualized instructional materials, software or other educational technology loaned to elementary and secondary school pupils attending nonpublic schools. The commissioner of education shall promulgate rules under the provisions of chapter 14 to terminate the eligibility of any nonpublic school pupil if the commissioner determines, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the textbooks, individualized instructional materials, or software or other educational technology, have been used in a manner contrary to the provisions of section 123B.41, subdivision 5, 123B.42, or this section or any rules promulgated by the commissioner of education. (e) Nothing contained in section 123B.41, subdivision 5, 123B.42, or this section shall be construed to authorize the making of any payments to a nonpublic school or its faculty, staff or administrators for religious worship or instruction or for any other purpose. History:  1980 c 609 art 4 s 5; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1990 c 562 art 7 s 6; 1993 c 224 art 13 s 30; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 20,164; art 11 s 3; 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; 2003 c 130 s 12; 2012 c 144 s 4
MN Stat § 123B.445 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.445 — Nonpublic Education Council.

123B.445 NONPUBLIC EDUCATION COUNCIL. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a 15-member Council on Nonpublic Education. The 15 members shall represent various areas of the state, represent various methods of providing nonpublic education, and shall be knowledgeable about nonpublic education. The compensation, removal of members, filling of vacancies, and terms are governed by section 15.0575. The council shall not expire. The council shall advise the commissioner on issues affecting nonpublic education and nonpublic schools. The council may recognize educational accrediting agencies, for the sole purpose of sections 120A.22, 120A.24, and 120A.26. (b) A parent or guardian of a nonpublic school pupil or a nonpublic school may file a complaint about services provided under sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48 with the Nonpublic Education Council. The council may review the complaint and make a recommendation for resolution to the commissioner. History:  1975 c 396 s 5; 1978 c 733 s 15; 1982 c 424 s 130; 1Sp1985 c 12 art 7 s 17; 1987 c 178 s 6; 1988 c 629 s 27; 1993 c 224 art 9 s 27; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1996 c 412 art 8 s 6,7; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 12-16,164; art 11 s 3; 1998 c 398 art 2 s 22,23; art 5 s 55
MN Stat § 123B.45 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.45 — Payments For Contractual Obligations.

123B.45 PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS. The commissioner shall make such payments to school districts or intermediary service areas pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48 as are needed to meet contractual obligations incurred for the provision of benefits to nonpublic school students pursuant to section 123B.42, 123B.44, or 123B.445. History:  1975 c 396 s 6; 1978 c 733 s 16; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 17,164; art 11 s 3
MN Stat § 123B.46 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.46 — Administrative Costs.

123B.46 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. Each year, a district or intermediary service area may claim and receive from the department an additional sum for the administration of sections 123B.42, 123B.44, and 123B.445, equal to five percent of the district's or area's allocation for that year pursuant to those sections. History:  1978 c 733 s 17; 1990 c 562 art 7 s 5; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 18,164; art 11 s 3
MN Stat § 123B.47 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.47 — Notice To Districts; Proration.

123B.47 NOTICE TO DISTRICTS; PRORATION. If the appropriation for nonpublic educational aid under sections 123B.40 to 123B.48 is not sufficient to meet the required payments in any fiscal year, the department must notify the school districts at the earliest possible date of the need to prorate the appropriation among the districts. History:  1987 c 398 art 6 s 1; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 19,164; art 11 s 3
MN Stat § 123B.48 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.48 — Limit On District Obligations.

123B.48 LIMIT ON DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS. If the amount appropriated for purposes of sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for any year is not sufficient to make the payments required pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year, then no school district or intermediary service area is required to expend an amount pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year which exceeds the amount of the payments it receives pursuant to sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48, for that year. History:  1975 c 396 s 8; 1978 c 733 s 18; 1979 c 334 art 6 s 18; 1980 c 609 art 4 s 4; 1981 c 358 art 6 s 17; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 164; art 11 s 3
MN Stat § 123B.492 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.492 — Supervised Competitive High School Diving.

123B.492 SUPERVISED COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOL DIVING. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4717.3750, any pool built before January 1, 1987, that was used for a one-meter board high school diving program during the 2000-2001 school year may be used for supervised competitive one-meter board high school diving. Schools and school districts are strongly encouraged to use a pool for supervised competitive high school diving that meets the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 4717.3750. A school or district using a pool for supervised competitive high school diving for either training practice or competition that does not meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 4717.3750, must provide appropriate notice to parents and participants as to the type of variance from Minnesota Rules and risk it may present. History:  1989 c 329 art 9 s 16; 1990 c 425 s 2; 1Sp2003 c 9 art 2 s 40; 2004 c 288 art 6 s 10; 2004 c 294 art 2 s 15; 1Sp2005 c 5 art 4 s 2
MN Stat § 123B.50 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.50 — Special School Districts, Laws Applicable.

123B.50 SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LAWS APPLICABLE. Special districts as now organized shall continue to operate under the special legislation and charter provisions governing them until conversion to independent districts. The provisions of law relating to independent districts shall apply to and govern each special district unless the special laws and charter provisions governing the special district provide for the matter, in which case the special laws and charter provisions relating to the special district shall apply and control. Sections 205A.01 to 205A.11 control and supersede inconsistent provisions of special laws or charters in the administration of school district elections in special districts. History:  Ex1959 c 71 art 4 s 25; 1980 c 609 art 6 s 19; 1987 c 266 art 2 s 11; 1998 c 397 art 6 s 124
MN Stat § 123B.54 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.54 — Debt Service Appropriation.

123B.54 DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATION. (a) The amount necessary to make debt service equalization aid payments under sections 123B.53 and 123B.535 is annually appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of education. (b) The appropriations in paragraph (a) must be reduced by the amount of any money specifically appropriated for the same purpose in any year from any state fund. History:  1992 c 499 art 5 s 20; 1993 c 224 art 5 s 35; 1994 c 647 art 1 s 12; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 5 s 13; art 16 s 13; 1996 c 412 art 5 s 8; 1Sp1997 c 4 art 4 s 21; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 164; art 11 s 3; 1999 c 241 art 4 s 6; 2000 c 489 art 5 s 4; 2000 c 499 s 29; 1Sp2001 c 5 art 2 s 5; 1Sp2001 c 6 art 1 s 55 subd 2; art 4 s 2; 2002 c 220 art 4 s 1; 2002 c 374 art 3 s 1; 2003 c 130 s 12; 2004 c 272 art 1 s 20; 1Sp2005 c 5 art 4 s 4; 2007 c 146 art 4 s 6; 2008 c 363 art 2 s 3; 2009 c 96 art 4 s 1; 2010 c 395 s 1; 1Sp2010 c 1 art 4 s 1; 1Sp2011 c 11 art 4 s 1; 2012 c 292 art 1 s 3; 2013 c 116 art 6 s 2; 2014 c 312 art 18 s 6
MN Stat § 123B.55 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.55 — Debt Service Levy.

123B.55 DEBT SERVICE LEVY. A district may levy the amounts necessary to make payments for bonds issued and for interest on them, including the bonds and interest on them, issued as authorized by Minnesota Statutes 1974, section 275.125, subdivision 3, clause (7)(C); and the amounts necessary for repayment of debt service loans and capital loans, minus the amount of debt service equalization revenue of the district. History:  1991 c 265 art 5 s 10; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 124,164
MN Stat § 123B.56 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.56 — Health, Safety, And Environmental Management.

123B.56 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. "Health, safety, and environmental management" means school district activities necessary for a district's compliance with state law and rules of the Departments of Health, Labor and Industry, Public Safety, and Pollution Control Agency as well as any related federal standards. These activities include hazard assessment, required training, record keeping, and program management. History:  1993 c 224 art 5 s 21; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 164
MN Stat § 123B.571 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.571 — Radon Testing.

123B.571 RADON TESTING. Subdivision 1. Voluntary plan. The commissioners of health and education may jointly develop a plan to encourage school districts to accurately and efficiently test for the presence of radon in public school buildings serving students in kindergarten through grade 12. To the extent possible, the commissioners shall base the plan on the standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Subd. 2. Radon testing. A school district may include radon testing as a part of its ten-year facility plan under section 123B.595, subdivision 4. If a school district receives authority to use long-term facilities maintenance revenue to conduct radon testing, the district shall conduct the testing according to the radon testing plan developed by the commissioners of health and education. Subd. 3. Reporting. A school district that has tested its school buildings for the presence of radon shall report the results of its tests to the Department of Health in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner of health. A school district that has tested for the presence of radon shall also report the results of its testing at a school board meeting. History:  1993 c 224 art 5 s 44; 2016 c 189 art 30 s 4
MN Stat § 123B.572 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.572 — Solar Panel Fire Safety.

123B.572 SOLAR PANEL FIRE SAFETY. A solar photovoltaic system installed at a school must comply with chapter 690 of the most current edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, adopted under the authority given in section 326B.32, subdivision 2. History:   2016 c 189 art 30 s 5
MN Stat § 123B.58 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.58 — Disability Access And Fire Safety Improvements To School Buildings.

123B.58 DISABILITY ACCESS AND FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS. Subdivision 1. Removal of architectural barriers. If a board has insufficient money in its capital expenditure fund to remove architectural barriers from a building it owns in order to allow a pupil to attend a school in the pupil's attendance area or to meet the needs of an employee with a disability, a district may submit an application to the commissioner containing at least the following: (1) program modifications that the board considered, such as relocating classrooms, providing an accessible unisex bathroom, providing alternative library resources, or using special equipment, such as bookcarts, and the reasons the modifications were not feasible; (2) a description of the proposed building modifications and the cost of the modifications; and (3) the age and market value of the building. Individuals developing an application for a district shall complete a workshop, developed jointly by the commissioner and the Council on Disability, about access criteria. In consultation with the Council on Disability, the commissioner shall develop criteria to determine the cost-effectiveness of removing barriers in older buildings. The commissioner shall approve or disapprove an application within 60 days of receiving it. Subd. 2. Fire safety modifications. If a district has insufficient money in its capital expenditure fund to make modifications to a school building required by a fire inspection conducted according to section 299F.47, the district may submit an application to the commissioner containing information required by the commissioner. The commissioner shall approve or disapprove of the application according to criteria established by the commissioner. The criteria shall take into consideration the cost-effectiveness of making modifications to older buildings. Subd. 3. Levy authority. The district may levy up to $300,000 under this section, as approved by the commissioner. The approved amount may be levied over eight or fewer years. Subd. 4. Levy authority in combined districts. Notwithstanding subdivision 3, a district that has combined or consolidated may levy up to 50 percent times $300,000 times the number of former districts that operated on June 30, 1991, in the area that now makes up the combined or consolidated district. The approved amount is reduced by any amount levied under subdivision 3 in the consolidated or combined district or in the former districts that make up the consolidated or combined district. Levy authority under this subdivision expires at the same time as levy authority under subdivision 3. History:  1991 c 265 art 5 s 7; 1992 c 499 art 5 s 13; 1994 c 647 art 5 s 5; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 5 s 8; art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 99,100,164; art 11 s 3; 1999 c 241 art 4 s 29; 2000 c 464 art 3 s 7; 2000 c 489 art 5 s 19; 2004 c 294 art 5 s 6
MN Stat § 123B.60 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.60 — Building Bonds For Calamities.

123B.60 BUILDING BONDS FOR CALAMITIES. Subdivision 1. Bonds. When a building owned by a district is substantially damaged by an act of God or other means beyond the control of the district, the district may issue general obligation bonds without an election to provide money immediately to carry out its adopted long-term facilities maintenance program. Each year the district must pledge an attributable share of its long-term facilities maintenance revenue to the repayment of principal and interest on the bonds. The pledged revenue must be recognized in the debt redemption fund of the district. The district must submit to the department the repayment schedule for any bonds issued under this section. The district must deposit in the debt redemption fund all proceeds received for specific costs for which the bonds were issued, including but not limited to: (1) insurance proceeds; (2) restitution proceeds; and (3) proceeds of litigation or settlement of a lawsuit. Before bonds are issued, the district must submit an amended application to the commissioner for long-term facilities maintenance revenue, according to section 123B.595. The commissioner shall complete all procedures concerning the combined application within 20 days of receiving the application. The publication provisions of section 123B.71, subdivision 12, do not apply to bonds issued under this section. Subd. 2.  [Repealed, 2016 c 189 art 30 s 26] History:  1989 c 70 s 1; 1994 c 647 art 14 s 1; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 36,164; art 11 s 3; 2016 c 189 art 30 s 14
MN Stat § 123B.62 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.62 — Bonds For Certain Capital Facilities.

123B.62 BONDS FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL FACILITIES. (a) In addition to other bonding authority, with approval of the commissioner, a district may issue general obligation bonds for certain capital projects under this section. The bonds must be used only to make capital improvements including: (1) under section 126C.10, subdivision 14, total operating capital revenue uses specified in clauses (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10); (2) the cost of energy modifications; (3) improving disability accessibility to school buildings; (4) bringing school buildings into compliance with life and safety codes and fire codes; and (5) modifying buildings and equipment for security. (b) Before a district issues bonds under this subdivision, it must publish notice of the intended projects, the amount of the bond issue, and the total amount of district indebtedness. (c) A bond issue tentatively authorized by the board under this subdivision becomes finally authorized unless a petition signed by more than 15 percent of the registered voters of the district is filed with the school board within 30 days of the board's adoption of a resolution stating the board's intention to issue bonds. The percentage is to be determined with reference to the number of registered voters in the district on the last day before the petition is filed with the board. The petition must call for a referendum on the question of whether to issue the bonds for the projects under this section. The approval of 50 percent plus one of those voting on the question is required to pass a referendum authorized by this section. (d) The bonds must be paid off within 15 years of issuance. The bonds must be issued in compliance with chapter 475, except as otherwise provided in this section. A tax levy must be made for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds in accordance with section 475.61. The sum of the tax levies under this section and section 123B.61 for each year must not exceed the limit specified in section 123B.61. The levy for each year must be reduced as provided in section 123B.61. A district using an excess amount in the debt redemption fund to retire the bonds shall report the amount used for this purpose to the commissioner by July 15 of the following fiscal year. A district having an outstanding capital loan under section 126C.69 or an outstanding debt service loan under section 126C.68 must not use an excess amount in the debt redemption fund to retire the bonds. (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (d), bonds issued by a district within the first five years following voter approval of a combination according to section 123A.37, subdivision 2, must be paid off within 20 years of issuance. All the other provisions and limitation of paragraph (d) apply. History:  1993 c 224 art 5 s 11; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 5 s 6; 1996 c 412 art 5 s 4; 1Sp1997 c 4 art 4 s 10; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 38,164; art 11 s 3; 2002 c 379 art 1 s 44; 2005 c 56 s 1; 2008 c 363 art 2 s 5
MN Stat § 123B.651 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.651 — Energy Use Reduction And Reporting For Public Schools.

123B.651 ENERGY USE REDUCTION AND REPORTING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Beginning October 1, 2019, each public school or school district reporting on behalf of a public school must enter and maintain monthly utility consumption data into the Minnesota B3 benchmarking program for all buildings under its custodial control. Reporting by a third party, including automatic reporting by an electric or gas utility, may be used to meet this requirement. A school or school district must not be penalized for failure to comply with this section. History:   1Sp2019 c 11 art 6 s 4
MN Stat § 123B.67 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12|Chapter 123B — School District Powers And Duties|Section 123B.67 — School Building Accessibility Capital Improvement Grant Act.

123B.67 SCHOOL BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT ACT. Sections 123B.67 to 123B.69 may be cited as the "School Building Accessibility Capital Improvement Grant Act." History:  1993 c 373 s 20; 1998 c 397 art 7 s 164; art 11 s 3; 1999 c 241 art 4 s 29; 2000 c 464 art 3 s 9; 2000 c 489 art 5 s 19,27