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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.826 — Information To Students.

136A.826 INFORMATION TO STUDENTS.
Subdivision 1.
Catalog, brochure, or electronic display.
A private career school or its agent must provide the catalog, brochure, or electronic display required in section 136A.822, subdivision 10, to a prospective student in a time or manner that gives the prospective student at least five days to read the catalog, brochure, or electronic display before signing a contract or enrollment agreement or before being accepted by a private career school that does not use a written contract or enrollment agreement.
Subd. 2.
Contract information.
A contract or enrollment agreement used by a private career school must include at least the following:
(1) the name and address of the private career school, clearly stated;
(2) a clear and conspicuous disclosure that the agreement is a legally binding instrument upon written acceptance of the student by the private career school unless canceled under section 136A.827;
(3) the private career school's cancellation and refund policy that shall be clearly and conspicuously entitled "Buyer's Right to Cancel";
(4) a clear statement of total cost of the program including tuition and all other charges;
(5) the name and description of the program, including the number of hours or credits of classroom instruction, or distance instruction, that shall be included; and
(6) a clear and conspicuous explanation of the form and means of notice the student should use in the event the student elects to cancel the contract or sale, the effective date of cancellation, and the name and address, email address, or phone number of the seller to which the notice should be sent or delivered.
The contract or enrollment agreement must not include a wage assignment provision or a confession of judgment clause.
Subd. 3.
Contract copies.
Immediately upon signing of the enrollment agreement or the contract by a prospective student, the private career school or agent shall furnish to the prospective student an exact duplicate copy of the enrollment agreement or contract.
History:
1999 c 214 art 3 s 21; 2007 c 144 art 3 s 25; 2015 c 69 art 2 s 27,46; 2017 c 89 art 3 s 23
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.8295 — Student Complaints.

136A.8295 STUDENT COMPLAINTS.
Subdivision 1.
Authority.
The office has the authority to review and take appropriate action on student complaints from schools covered under the provisions of sections 136A.822 to 136A.834.
Subd. 2.
Complaint.
A complaint must be in writing, be signed by a student, and state how the school's policies and procedures or sections 136A.822 to 136A.834 were violated. Student complaints shall be limited to complaints that occurred within six years from the date the concern should have been discovered with reasonable effort and after the student has utilized the school's internal complaint process. Students do not have to utilize a school's internal complaint process before the office has authority when the student is alleging fraud or misrepresentation. The office shall not investigate grade disputes, student conduct proceedings, disability accommodation requests, and discrimination claims, including Title IX complaints.
Subd. 3.
Investigation.
The office shall initiate an investigation upon receipt of a complaint within the authority of subdivision 2. A school involved in an investigation shall be informed of the alleged violations and the processes of the investigation. A school involved in an investigation shall respond to the alleged violations and provide requested documentation to the office. Upon completion of an investigation, the office shall inform the school and the student of the investigation outcome.
Subd. 4.
Penalties.
If violations are found, the office may require remedial action by the school or assign a penalty under section 136A.832. Remedial action may include student notification of violations, adjustments to the school's policies and procedures, and tuition or fee refunds to impacted students.
Subd. 5.
Appeals.
Any order requiring remedial action by the school or assigning a penalty under section 136A.832 is appealable in accordance with chapter 14. The request for an appeal must be made in writing to the office within 30 days of the date the school is notified of the action of the office. The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees in a contested chapter 14 hearing to the office if: (1) the office substantially prevails on the merits in an action brought under this section; and (2) the school has a net income from student tuition, fees, and other required institutional charges collected from the last fiscal year of $1,000,000 or greater.
Subd. 6.
Disclosure.
Schools must disclose on their website, student handbook, and student catalog the student complaint process under this section to students.
Subd. 7.
Private information.
Student complaint data are private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12. The office may disclose student complaint data to law enforcement officials or in connection with a legal or administrative proceeding commenced to enforce a requirement of law.
History:
2017 c 89 art 3 s 27; 2019 c 64 art 2 s 34,35
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.83 — Inspection.

136A.83 INSPECTION.
(a) The office or a delegate may inspect the instructional books and records, classrooms, dormitories, tools, equipment and classes of any private career school or applicant for license at any reasonable time. The office may require the submission of audited financial statements. The office or a delegate may inspect the financial books and records of the private career school. In no event shall such financial information be used by the office to regulate or set the tuition or fees charged by the private career school.
(b) Data obtained from an inspection of the financial records of a private career school or submitted to the office as part of a license application or renewal are nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9. Data obtained from inspections may be disclosed to other members of the office, to law enforcement officials, or in connection with a legal or administrative proceeding commenced to enforce a requirement of law.
History:
1969 c 866 s 10; 1973 c 714 s 18; 1986 c 444; 1992 c 513 art 1 s 27; 1995 c 212 art 3 s 59; 1999 c 227 s 13; 2005 c 107 art 3 s 18; 2015 c 69 art 2 s 41,46; 2017 c 89 art 3 s 28
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.831 — Injunction.

136A.831 INJUNCTION.
Upon application of the attorney general the district courts shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of sections 136A.821 to 136A.833.
History:
1969 c 866 s 11; 1999 c 214 art 3 s 32; 2015 c 69 art 2 s 46
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.832 — Penalty.

136A.832 PENALTY.
The commissioner may assess fines for violations of sections 136A.821 to 136A.834. Each day's failure to comply with sections 136A.821 to 136A.834 shall be a separate violation and fines shall not exceed $500 per day per violation. Amounts received under this section must be deposited in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to the office for the purposes of sections 136A.821 to 136A.834.
History:
1969 c 866 s 12; 1971 c 23 s 13; 1973 c 714 s 19; 1Sp1985 c 11 s 74; 1999 c 214 art 3 s 33; 2007 c 144 art 3 s 29; 2013 c 99 art 2 s 29; 2015 c 69 art 2 s 42,46
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.84 — Direct Admissions Program.

136A.84 DIRECT ADMISSIONS PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Authorization.
The commissioner shall administer the direct admissions program in consultation with stakeholders, including Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of Minnesota, the Student Advisory Council under section 136A.031, the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Minnesota School Board Association, to automatically offer conditional admission into an eligible public or nonprofit institution as defined under section 136A.103, paragraph (a), located in Minnesota, to Minnesota high school seniors based on a student's high school grade point average, high school and college transcript information, standardized tests, statewide assessments, and other measures as determined by stakeholders.
Subd. 2.
Implementation.
The program shall establish and, to the extent feasible, implement a process for leveraging existing kindergarten through grade 12 and higher education student information systems to automate the admissions process for students. The program must specifically evaluate the impact this process has on outcomes for students with lower levels of college knowledge, low-income students, and students from populations underserved in higher education. The office shall attempt to achieve statewide representation and may prioritize program participants to include high schools with a significant number of students of color, low-income students, or both.
Subd. 3.
Information.
The commissioner shall provide information about the Minnesota state grant program and the North Star Promise and encourage students to determine their eligibility for financial aid based on FAFSA and state financial aid application completion.
Subd. 4.
Report.
Annually, by February 1, the Office of Higher Education shall report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten through grade 12 education finance and policy and higher education on activities occurring under this section. The report must include but is not limited to information about implementation, recommendations, and outcomes.
History:
2023 c 41 art 2 s 25
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.87 — Planning Information For Postsecondary Education.

136A.87 PLANNING INFORMATION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
(a) The office shall make available to all residents beginning in 7th grade through adulthood information about planning and preparing for postsecondary opportunities. Information must be provided to all 7th grade students and their parents annually by September 30 about planning for their postsecondary education. The office may also provide information to high school students and their parents, to adults, and to out-of-school youth.
(b) The office shall gather and share information with students and parents about the dual credit acceptance policies of each Minnesota public and private college and university. The office shall gather and share information related to the acceptance policies for concurrent enrollment courses, postsecondary enrollment options courses, advanced placement courses, and international baccalaureate courses. This information must be shared on the office's website and included in the information under paragraph (a).
(c) The information provided under paragraph (a) may include the following:
(1) the need to start planning early;
(2) the availability of assistance in educational planning from educational institutions and other organizations;
(3) suggestions for studying effectively during high school;
(4) high school courses necessary to be adequately prepared for postsecondary education;
(5) encouragement to involve parents actively in planning for all phases of education;
(6) information about postsecondary education and training opportunities existing in the state, their respective missions and expectations for students, their preparation requirements, admission requirements, and student placement;
(7) ways to evaluate and select postsecondary institutions;
(8) the process of transferring credits among Minnesota postsecondary institutions and systems;
(9) the costs of postsecondary education and the availability of financial assistance in meeting these costs, including specific information about the Minnesota Promise;
(10) the interrelationship of assistance from student financial aid, public assistance, and job training programs;
(11) financial planning for postsecondary education; and
(12) postsecondary education options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
History:
1978 c 782 s 3; 1987 c 401 s 27; 1Sp1993 c 2 art 2 s 20; 1995 c 212 art 3 s 59; 2009 c 95 art 2 s 24; 2015 c 69 art 2 s 18; 2016 c 189 art 1 s 20; 2019 c 64 art 2 s 36; 1Sp2019 c 11 art 2 s 23
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.901 — Spinal Cord Injury And Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program.

136A.901 SPINAL CORD INJURY AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Grant program.
(a) The commissioner shall establish a grant program to award grants to institutions in Minnesota for research into spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Grants shall be awarded to conduct research into new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for the functional improvement of people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Research topics may include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutical, medical device, brain stimulus, and rehabilitative approaches and techniques. The commissioner, in consultation with the advisory council established under section 136A.902, shall award 50 percent of the grant funds for research involving spinal cord injuries and 50 percent to research involving traumatic brain injuries. In addition to the amounts appropriated by law, the commissioner may accept additional funds from private and public sources. Amounts received from these sources are appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of issuing grants under this section.
(b) A spinal cord and traumatic brain injury grant account is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner to make grants and to administer the grant program under this section. Appropriations to the commissioner for the program are for transfer to the account. Appropriations from the account do not cancel and are available until expended.
Subd. 2.
Report.
By January 15, 2016, and each January 15 thereafter, the commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees having jurisdiction over the Office of Higher Education, specifying the institutions receiving grants under this section and the purposes for which the grant funds were used.
History:
2015 c 69 art 3 s 13; 2018 c 207 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.902 — Spinal Cord And Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.

136A.902 SPINAL CORD AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Subdivision 1.
Membership.
The commissioner shall appoint a 14-member advisory council consisting of:
(1) one member representing the University of Minnesota Medical School;
(2) one member representing the Mayo Medical School;
(3) one member representing the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Center;
(4) one member representing Hennepin County Medical Center;
(5) one member who is a neurosurgeon;
(6) one member who has a spinal cord injury;
(7) one member who is a family member of a person with a spinal cord injury;
(8) one member who has a traumatic brain injury;
(9) one member who is a veteran who has a spinal cord injury;
(10) one member who is a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury;
(11) one member who is a family member of a person with a traumatic brain injury;
(12) one member who is a physician specializing in the treatment of spinal cord injury;
(13) one member who is a physician specializing in the treatment of traumatic brain injury; and
(14) one member representing Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.
Subd. 2.
Organization.
The advisory council shall be organized and administered under section 15.059, except that subdivision 2 shall not apply. Except as provided in subdivision 4, the commissioner shall appoint council members to two-year terms and appoint one member as chair. The advisory council does not expire.
Subd. 3.
First appointments and first meeting.
The commissioner shall appoint the first members of the council by September 1, 2015. The chair shall convene the first meeting by November 1, 2015.
Subd. 4.
Terms of initial council members.
The commissioner shall designate six of the initial council members to serve one-year terms and six to serve two-year terms.
Subd. 5.
Conflict of interest.
Council members must disclose in a written statement any financial interest in any organization that the council recommends to receive a grant. The written statement must accompany the grant recommendations and must explain the nature of the conflict. The council is not subject to policies developed by the commissioner of administration under section 16B.98.
Subd. 6.
Duties.
The advisory council shall:
(1) develop criteria for evaluating and awarding the research grants under section 136A.901;
(2) review research proposals and make recommendations by January 15 of each year to the commissioner for purposes of awarding grants under section 136A.901; and
(3) perform other duties as authorized by the commissioner.
History:
2015 c 69 art 3 s 14; 2017 c 89 art 2 s 16
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136A — Higher Education › Section 136A.91 — Concurrent Enrollment Grants.

136A.91 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT GRANTS.
Subdivision 1.
Grants.
(a) The Office of Higher Education must establish a competitive grant program for postsecondary institutions to expand concurrent enrollment opportunities. To the extent that there are qualified applicants, the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education shall distribute grant funds to ensure:
(1) eligible students throughout the state have access to concurrent enrollment programs; and
(2) preference for grants that expand programs is given to programs already at capacity.
(b) The commissioner may award grants under this section to postsecondary institutions for any of the following purposes:
(1) to develop new concurrent enrollment courses under section 124D.09, subdivision 10, that satisfy the elective standard for career and technical education; or
(2) to expand the existing concurrent enrollment programs already offered by the postsecondary institution and support the preparation, recruitment, and success of students who are underrepresented in concurrent enrollment classrooms by:
(i) creating new sections within the same high school; or
(ii) offering the existing course in new high schools.
Subd. 2.
Application.
The commissioner shall develop a grant application process. A grant applicant must:
(1) specify the purpose under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), for which the institution is applying;
(2) specify both program and student outcome goals;
(3) include student feedback in the development of new programs or the expansion of existing programs; and
(4) demonstrate a commitment to equitable access to concurrent enrollment coursework for all eligible high school students.
Subd. 3.
Report.
By December 1 of each year, the office shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over higher education regarding:
(1) the amount of funds granted under each clause of subdivision 1, paragraph (b);
(2) the courses developed by grant recipients and the number of students who enrolled in the courses under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (1); and
(3) the programs expanded and the number of students who enrolled in programs under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (2).
History:
1Sp2021 c 2 art 2 s 35; 2022 c 55 art 1 s 35; 2023 c 44 s 10
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.01 — Intermediate District.

136D.01 INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT.
"Intermediate district" means a district with a cooperative program which has been established under Laws 1967, chapter 822, as amended; Laws 1969, chapter 775, as amended; and Laws 1969, chapter 1060, as amended, offering integrated services for secondary, postsecondary, and adult students in the areas of vocational education, special education, and other authorized services.
History:
1996 c 412 art 13 s 27
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.21 — Listed Districts, Joint Technical Colleges.

136D.21 LISTED DISTRICTS, JOINT TECHNICAL COLLEGES.
Two or more of the Independent School Districts Numbered 270, 271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, and 286, Hennepin County, 879, Hennepin and Wright Counties, and 883, Wright County, whether or not contiguous, may enter into agreements to accomplish jointly and cooperatively the acquisition, betterment, construction, maintenance, and operation of technical colleges and the provision of facilities for and instruction in special education, and driving of motor vehicles. Each school district which becomes a party to such an agreement is hereinafter referred to as a "participating school district." The agreement may provide for the exercise of such powers by the school board of one of the school districts on behalf of and for the benefit of other school districts, or by a joint school board created as set forth in sections 136D.21 to 136D.31. If the powers are to be carried out by one of the school districts, it shall in doing so have the same powers and duties and be subject to the same limitations as are herein provided for joint school boards.
History:
1967 c 822 s 1; 1969 c 945 s 1; 1971 c 146 s 1; 1981 c 358 art 7 s 27; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1987 c 258 s 12; 1989 c 246 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.22 — Joint School Board, Members, Bylaws.

136D.22 JOINT SCHOOL BOARD, MEMBERS, BYLAWS.
Subdivision 1.
Board.
The agreement shall provide for a joint school board representing the parties to the agreement. The agreement shall specify the name of the board, the number and manner of election or appointment of its members, their terms and qualifications, and other necessary and desirable provisions.
Subd. 2.
Bylaws.
The board may adopt bylaws specifying the duties and powers of its officers and the meeting dates of the board, and containing such other provisions as may be usual and necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the board.
Subd. 3.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
History:
1967 c 822 s 2; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1989 c 329 art 9 s 17; 1991 c 265 art 6 s 47; 1992 c 499 art 6 s 21,22
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.23 — Status Of Joint School Board.

136D.23 STATUS OF JOINT SCHOOL BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Public agency.
The joint school board shall be a public agency of the participating school districts and may receive and disburse federal and state funds made available to it or to the participating school districts.
Subd. 2.
Liability.
Except as to certificates of indebtedness or bonds issued under Minnesota Statutes 1990, section 136D.28, hereof, no participating school district shall have individual liability for the debts and obligations of the board nor shall any individual serving as a member of the board have such liability.
Subd. 3.
Tax exempt.
Any properties, real or personal, acquired, owned, leased, controlled, used, or occupied by the board for its purposes shall be exempt from taxation by the state or any of its political subdivisions.
History:
1967 c 822 s 3; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1994 c 647 art 13 s 12; 1996 c 305 art 1 s 31,32; 1996 c 412 art 13 s 28
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.24 — Joint Board Has All Powers Of Member Districts.

136D.24 JOINT BOARD HAS ALL POWERS OF MEMBER DISTRICTS.
To effectuate the agreement, the joint school board shall have all the powers granted by law to any or all of the participating school districts.
History:
1967 c 822 s 4; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.25 — Agreement Approval, Notice, Petition, Referendum.

136D.25 AGREEMENT APPROVAL, NOTICE, PETITION, REFERENDUM.
Subdivision 1.
Resolution.
The agreement shall, before it becomes effective, be approved by a resolution adopted by the school board of each school district named therein.
Subd. 2.
When effective.
Each such resolution shall be published once in a newspaper published in such district, if there is one, or in a newspaper having general circulation in such district, and shall become effective 30 days after such publication, unless within such period a petition for referendum on the resolution shall be filed with the school board, signed by qualified voters of the school district equal in number to five percent of the number of voters voting at the last annual school district election. In such case the resolution shall not become effective until approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon at a regular or special election. The agreement may provide conditions under which it shall become effective even though not approved in all districts.
History:
1967 c 822 s 5; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.26 — District Contributions, Disbursements, Contracts.

136D.26 DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS, DISBURSEMENTS, CONTRACTS.
The participating school districts may contribute funds to the board. Disbursements shall be made by the board in accordance with sections 123B.14, 123B.143, and 123B.147. This board shall be subject to section 123B.52, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 5.
History:
1967 c 822 s 6; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1994 c 647 art 13 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.281 — Bonds.

136D.281 BONDS.
Subdivision 1.
Purpose.
The intermediate school board, acting in its own behalf, may issue bonds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities or equipment or for the funding or refunding of outstanding bonds, warrants, orders, or certificates of indebtedness.
Subd. 2.
General law.
Chapter 475 shall be applicable in all respects.
Subd. 3.
Resolution.
The purpose and the amount of any borrowing shall first be approved by resolution of the school board of the intermediate school district. When the resolution has been adopted by the intermediate school board it shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in said district.
Subd. 4.
Referendum.
(a) The intermediate school board shall not sell and issue bonds for acquisition or betterment purposes until the question of their issuance has been submitted to the voters of the intermediate school district at a special election held in and for the intermediate district. The date of the election, the question to be submitted, and all other necessary conduct of the election shall be fixed by the intermediate school board. The election shall be conducted and canvassed under the direction of the intermediate school board in accordance with chapter 205A, insofar as applicable.
(b) If a majority of the total number of votes cast on the question within the intermediate school district is in favor of the question, the intermediate school board may proceed with the sale and issuance of the bonds.
Subd. 5.
General obligation bonds.
The full faith, credit, and unlimited taxing powers of the intermediate school district shall be pledged to the payment of all bonds and certificates of indebtedness, and none of the obligations shall be included in the net debt of any participating school district as defined by section 475.51, subdivision 4, or any other similar law.
Subd. 6.
Levies for payment.
The intermediate school board upon awarding a contract for the sale of the bonds shall certify to the county auditor or county auditors the years and amounts of taxes required to be levied for the payment of the bonds as provided by section 475.61. The county auditor shall cause taxes to be spread in each year until bonds and interest have been paid upon all of the assessable, taxable valuation of the intermediate school district.
Subd. 7.
Tax-exempt securities.
In all other respects chapter 475 shall apply and the bonds shall be deemed authorized securities within the provisions of section 50.14 and shall be deemed instruments of a public governmental agency.
Subd. 8.
Expiration.
The intermediate school board may not issue bonds under this section after July 1, 1994.
History:
1991 c 265 art 6 s 48; 1994 c 647 art 6 s 31
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.29 — Term Of Agreement; Dissolution, Bond Taxes.

136D.29 TERM OF AGREEMENT; DISSOLUTION, BOND TAXES.
The agreement shall state the term of its duration and may provide for the method of termination and distribution of assets after payment of all liabilities of the joint school board. No termination shall affect the obligation to continue to levy taxes required for payment of any bonds issued before termination.
History:
1967 c 822 s 9; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1991 c 265 art 6 s 49
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.31 — Non-postsecondary Programs; Licensed Direction.

136D.31 NON-POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS; LICENSED DIRECTION.
The board may also provide any other educational programs or other services requested by a participating district. However, these programs and services may not be postsecondary programs or services. Academic offerings shall be provided only under the direction of properly licensed academic supervisory personnel.
History:
1983 c 314 art 7 s 37; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.41 — Listed Districts May Form Intermediate District.

136D.41 LISTED DISTRICTS MAY FORM INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, two or more of the Independent School Districts Nos. 108, 110, 111, and 112 of Carver County, Independent School Districts Nos. 716, 717, 719, 720, and 721 of Scott County, and Independent School District No. 2905 of Le Sueur County, whether or not contiguous, may enter into agreements to accomplish jointly and cooperatively the acquisition, betterment, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities for, and instruction in, special education, career and technical education, adult basic education, and alternative education. Each school district that becomes a party to such an agreement is a "participating school district" for purposes of sections 136D.41 to 136D.49. The agreement may provide for the exercise of these powers by a joint school board created as set forth in sections 136D.41 to 136D.49.
History:
1Sp2015 c 3 art 1 s 15
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.42 — Joint School Board; Members; Bylaws.

136D.42 JOINT SCHOOL BOARD; MEMBERS; BYLAWS.
Subdivision 1.
Board.
The agreement shall provide for a joint school board representing the parties to the agreement. The agreement shall specify the name of the board, the number and manner of election or appointment of its members, their terms and qualifications, and other necessary and desirable provisions.
Subd. 2.
Bylaws.
The board may adopt bylaws specifying the duties and powers of its officers and the meeting dates of the board, and containing such other provisions as may be usual and necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the board.
History:
1Sp2015 c 3 art 1 s 16
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.43 — Status Of Joint School Board.

136D.43 STATUS OF JOINT SCHOOL BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Public agency.
The joint school board shall be a public agency of the participating school districts and may receive and disburse federal and state funds made available to it or to the participating school districts.
Subd. 2.
Liability.
No participating school district shall have individual liability for the debts and obligations of the board, nor shall any individual serving as a member of the board have such liability.
Subd. 3.
Tax exempt.
Any properties, real or personal, acquired, owned, leased, controlled, used, or occupied by the board for its purposes shall be exempt from taxation by the state or any of its political subdivisions.
History:
1Sp2015 c 3 art 1 s 17
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.44 — Joint Board Has All Powers Of Member Districts.

136D.44 JOINT BOARD HAS ALL POWERS OF MEMBER DISTRICTS.
To effectuate the agreement, the joint school board shall have all the powers granted by law to any or all of the participating school districts.
History:
1Sp2015 c 3 art 1 s 18
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.45 — Agreement Approval; Notice; Petition; Referendum.

136D.45 AGREEMENT APPROVAL; NOTICE; PETITION; REFERENDUM.
Subdivision 1.
Resolution.
The agreement shall, before it becomes effective, be approved by a resolution adopted by the school board of each school district named therein.
Subd. 2.
When effective.
Each resolution shall be published once in a newspaper published in the district, if there is one, or in a newspaper having general circulation in the district, and shall become effective 30 days after publication, unless within the 30-day period a petition for referendum on the resolution is filed with the school board, signed by qualified voters of the school district equal in number to five percent of the number of voters voting at the last annual school district election. In such case, the resolution shall not become effective until approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon at a regular or special election. The agreement may provide conditions under which it shall become effective even though it may not be approved in all districts.
History:
1Sp2015 c 3 art 1 s 19
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.46 — District Contributions, Disbursements, Contracts.

136D.46 DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS, DISBURSEMENTS, CONTRACTS.
The participating school districts may contribute funds to the board. Disbursements shall be made by the board in accordance with sections 123B.14, 123B.143, and 123B.147. The board shall be subject to section 123B.52, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, and 5.
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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.47 — Term Of Agreement.

136D.47 TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The agreement shall state the term of its duration and may provide for the method of termination and distribution of assets after payment of all liabilities of the joint school board.
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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.48 — Non-postsecondary Programs; Licensed Direction.

136D.48 NON-POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS; LICENSED DIRECTION.
The board may also provide any other educational programs or other services requested by a participating district. However, these programs and services may not be postsecondary programs or services. Academic offerings shall be provided only under the direction of properly licensed academic supervisory personnel.
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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.49 — Other Membership And Powers.

136D.49 OTHER MEMBERSHIP AND POWERS.
In addition to the districts listed in sections 136D.21, 136D.41, 136D.71, and 136D.81, the agreement of an intermediate school district established under this chapter may provide for the membership of other school districts and cities, counties, and other governmental units as defined in section 471.59. In addition to the powers listed in sections 136D.25, 136D.73, and 136D.84, an intermediate school board may provide the services defined in section 123A.21, subdivisions 7 and 8.
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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.71 — Listed Districts May Form Intermediate District.

136D.71 LISTED DISTRICTS MAY FORM INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT.
Subdivision 1.
Agreement.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, two or more of the Independent School Districts Numbered 12 and 16 of Anoka County, Independent School Districts Numbered 621, 622, 623, and 624 of Ramsey County, and Independent School Districts Numbered 832, 833, and 834 of Washington County, are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement to establish a special intermediate school district upon majority vote of the full membership of each of the boards of the districts entering into the agreement. When such resolution has been adopted by the board of one of the districts, it shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in said district. If a petition for referendum on the question of said district entering into such agreement is filed with the clerk of the said board within 60 days after publication of such resolution, signed by the qualified voters of said district equal to five percent of the number of voters at the last annual school election. No board shall enter into such agreement until the question of whether the district shall enter into the agreement has been submitted to the voters of said district at a special election. Said election shall be conducted and canvassed in accordance with chapter 205A.
(b) If a majority of the total number of votes cast on the question within said district is in favor of the question, the board of said school district may thereupon proceed to enter into an agreement to establish the special intermediate school district for purposes herein described. Such school district so created shall be known as Northeastern Metropolitan Intermediate School District, state of Minnesota. The commissioner of education shall assign an appropriate identification number as provided by section 123A.56.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
History:
1969 c 775 s 1; 1971 c 267 s 1; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1987 c 398 art 3 s 33; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 14; 1991 c 265 art 6 s 50; 1992 c 499 art 6 s 23; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 2003 c 130 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.72 — Governing Board.

136D.72 GOVERNING BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Members.
The district shall be operated by a school board consisting of at least one member from each of the school districts within the special intermediate school district. Board members shall be appointed by their respective school boards. Members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective school boards and may be subject to recall by a majority vote of the school board. They shall report at least quarterly to their boards on the activities of the intermediate district.
Subd. 2.
Terms.
Terms of office of the members of the board shall expire on January 1. Thereafter the terms of office of board members shall be for four years commencing on January 1 of each year. If a vacancy occurs on the board, it shall be filled by the appropriate school board. A person appointed to the board shall qualify as a board member by filing with the chief executive officer thereof a written certificate of appointment from the appointing school board.
Subd. 3.
Annual organizational meeting.
The school board shall meet in January of each year when notified of such meeting by the chief executive officer of the intermediate school district. At the organizational meeting, the officers of the intermediate school district for the current year shall be chosen and such other organizational business as may be necessary shall be conducted.
Subd. 4.
Officers, duties.
The officers shall be a chair, vice-chair, clerk and treasurer, no two of whom shall be from the same school district. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the intermediate board and in the chair's absence the vice-chair shall preside. The clerk shall keep a complete record of the minutes of each meeting, and the treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of said district. Insofar as applicable, sections 123B.09, 123B.14, 123B.143, and 123B.147 shall apply to the board and officers of said district.
Subd. 5.
Voting.
Each participating school district shall have at least one vote. A majority of the intermediate school district board shall be a quorum although a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. Any motion other than adjournment shall be favored by a majority of the voting power of the intermediate school board in order to prevail.
History:
1969 c 775 s 2; 1973 c 110 s 1; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1986 c 444; 1989 c 329 art 9 s 18; 1991 c 265 art 6 s 51; 1992 c 499 art 6 s 24; 1Sp1997 c 4 art 4 s 24,25; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.73 — Powers And Duties.

136D.73 POWERS AND DUTIES.
Subdivision 1.
In general.
The intermediate school board shall have the general charge of the business of the district, the schoolhouses, and the interest of the schools thereof.
Subd. 2.
Vocational, special, other education.
(a) It shall be the duty and the function of the intermediate district to furnish to every person eligible therefor residing in any part of such district and such other resident of the state as provided by law the following:
(1) technical college facilities and instruction in vocational technical education; and
(2) facilities for and instruction in special education.
(b) The board may also provide any other educational programs or other services requested by a participating district. However, these programs and services may not be postsecondary programs or services. Academic offerings shall be provided only under the direction of properly licensed academic supervisory personnel.
Subd. 3.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
Subd. 4.
Contracts.
The board shall employ and contract with necessary qualified teachers and administrators and may discharge the same for cause. The board may employ and discharge other necessary employees and may contract for other services deemed necessary.
Subd. 4a.
Vocational program.
The board shall provide an educational program for high school, post high school, and adult vocational phases of instruction.
Subd. 4b.
High school program.
The high school phase of its educational program shall be offered in conjunction with the comprehensive curriculum offered by each of the component school districts. Graduation shall be from the student's home high school as shall be determined by the governing body of a participating school district.
Subd. 4c.
Applicable law.
Insofar as applicable, sections 120A.22, subdivision 1, 120B.14, 120B.35, 121A.21, 122A.44, 122A.69, 123A.22, 123A.24, 123B.02, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 123B.49, 123B.51, 123B.52, 123B.88, 124D.02, 124D.09, and 124D.51 shall apply.
Subd. 5.
Tuition.
The board may, in its discretion, prescribe rates of tuition for attendance at its schools.
History:
1969 c 775 s 3,4; 1971 c 267 s 2; 1983 c 314 art 7 s 38; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1987 c 258 s 12; 1989 c 246 s 2; 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 2000 c 489 art 10 s 2
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education › Chapter 136D — Intermediate School Districts › Section 136D.74 — Status Of Intermediate Board.

136D.74 STATUS OF INTERMEDIATE BOARD.
Subdivision 1.
Public agency.
The intermediate school board shall be a public agency and may receive and disburse federal and state funds made available to it.
Subd. 1a.
Liability.
No participating school district as such shall have any individual liability for the debts or obligations of said intermediate school district nor shall any individual serving as a member of the intermediate school board have such liability.
Subd. 1b.
Tax exempt.
Any property, real or personal, acquired, owned, leased, used, or controlled in any way by the intermediate board for its purposes shall be exempt from taxation by the state or any of its political subdivisions.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 1991 c 265 art 6 s 67]
Subd. 2a.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
Subd. 2b.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
Subd. 3.
[Repealed, 1992 c 499 art 6 s 39; 1992 c 603 s 10]
Subd. 4.
[Repealed, 1994 c 647 art 6 s 42]
History:
1969 c 775 s 4; 1971 c 267 s 3; 1974 c 432 s 85; 1977 c 447 art 5 s 14; 1978 c 764 s 131,132; 1984 c 463 art 7 s 53 subd 1; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 19; 1987 c 398 art 3 s 34; 1988 c 486 s 80; 1988 c 718 art 6 s 17,18; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 209 art 2 s 15; 1989 c 329 art 6 s 45; 1990 c 604 art 8 s 5,6; 1991 c 130 s 37; 1992 c 499 art 12 s 21,29