(a) The governing body of any district may contract with any of the teachers of the district for the conduct of schools, and may conduct schools, on either, or any, of the following holidays, provided that a clause to this effect is inserted in the teacher's contract: Martin Luther King's birthday, Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays, Columbus Day and Veterans' Day. On Martin Luther King's birthday, Washington's birthday, Lincoln's birthday, and Veterans' Day at least one hour of the school program must be devoted to a patriotic observance of the day.
(b) A district may conduct a school program to honor Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by providing opportunities for students to learn about the principles of American democracy, the American system of government, American citizens' rights and responsibilities, American history, and American geography, symbols, and holidays. Among other activities under this paragraph, districts may administer to students the test questions United States Citizenship and Immigration Services officers pose to applicants for naturalization.
Ex1959 c 71 art 7 s 13; 1984 c 656 s 2; 1998 c 397 art 6 s 118,124; 2016 c 189 art 25 s 2
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.