Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 11 art 1 s 37]
Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp2011 c 11 art 1 s 37]
Subd. 3. Notice to parents. The superintendent must notify the parent, in writing, if a child is alleged to be receiving instruction in violation of sections 120A.22 and 120A.24. The written notification must include a list of the specific alleged violations.
Subd. 4. Fact-finding and mediation. If the specified alleged violations of the compulsory attendance requirements are not corrected within 15 days of receipt of the written notification, the superintendent must request fact-finding and mediation services from the commissioner.
Subd. 5. Notice to county attorney. If the alleged violations are not corrected through the fact-finding and mediation process under subdivision 4, the superintendent must notify the county attorney of the alleged violations. The superintendent must notify the parents, by certified mail, of the superintendent's intent to notify the county attorney of the alleged violations.
Subd. 6. Criminal complaint; prosecution. The county attorney in the county in which the alleged violations have occurred has jurisdiction to conduct a prosecution for violations of this section, section 120A.22, or section 120A.24. A criminal complaint may be filed in any court in the county exercising criminal jurisdiction and must name the persons neglecting or refusing to comply with this section, section 120A.22, or section 120A.24. After the complaint has been filed, a warrant must be issued and proceedings in trial must commence as provided by law in misdemeanor cases.
1987 c 178 s 3; 1Sp1995 c 3 art 16 s 13; 1998 c 397 art 1 s 40-43,58; art 11 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 120A — Education Code; Attendance; School Calendar
Section 120A.01 — Citation, Education Code.
Section 120A.02 — Department Of Education.
Section 120A.03 — Mission Statement.
Section 120A.05 — Definitions.
Section 120A.10 — School Law Questions To Attorney General.
Section 120A.20 — Admission To Public School.
Section 120A.21 — Enrollment Of A Student In Foster Care.
Section 120A.22 — Compulsory Instruction.
Section 120A.26 — Enforcement And Prosecution.
Section 120A.32 — Officers, Teachers; Neglect Of Duty; Penalty.
Section 120A.34 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 120A.35 — Absence From School For Religious Observance.
Section 120A.36 — School Attendance.
Section 120A.38 — Classroom Placement; Parent Discretion.
Section 120A.40 — School Calendar.
Section 120A.41 — Length Of School Year; Hours Of Instruction.
Section 120A.414 — E-learning Days.