Subdivision 1. Disciplinary dismissals prohibited. A pupil enrolled in a preschool or prekindergarten program, including a child participating in early childhood family education, school readiness, school readiness plus, voluntary prekindergarten, Head Start, or other school-based preschool or prekindergarten program, may not be subject to dismissals under this chapter. Notwithstanding this subdivision, expulsions and exclusions may be used only after resources outlined in subdivision 2 have been exhausted, and only in circumstances where there is an ongoing serious safety threat to the child or others.
Subd. 2. Nonexclusionary discipline. For purposes of this section, nonexclusionary discipline must include at least one of the following:
(1) collaborating with the pupil's family or guardian, child mental health consultant or provider, education specialist, or other community-based support;
(2) creating a plan, written with the parent or guardian, that details the action and support needed for the pupil to fully participate in a preschool or prekindergarten program; or
(3) providing a referral for needed support services, including parenting education, home visits, other supportive education interventions, or, where appropriate, an evaluation to determine if the pupil is eligible for special education services or section 504 services.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 121A — Student Rights, Responsibilities, And Behavior
Section 121A.01 — Definitions.
Section 121A.03 — Model Policy.
Section 121A.031 — School Student Bullying Policy.
Section 121A.035 — Crisis Management Policy.
Section 121A.037 — School Safety Drills.
Section 121A.04 — Athletic Programs; Sex Discrimination.
Section 121A.05 — Policy To Refer Firearms Possessor.
Section 121A.06 — Reports Of Dangerous Weapon Incidents In School Zones.
Section 121A.10 — Moment Of Silence.
Section 121A.11 — United States Flag.
Section 121A.15 — Health Standards; Immunizations; School Children.
Section 121A.16 — Early Childhood Health And Development Screening; Purpose.
Section 121A.17 — School Board Responsibilities.
Section 121A.19 — Developmental Screening Aid.
Section 121A.21 — School Health Services.
Section 121A.215 — Local School District Wellness Policies; Website.
Section 121A.22 — Administration Of Drugs And Medicine.
Section 121A.2205 — Possession And Use Of Epinephrine Auto-injectors; Model Policy.
Section 121A.221 — Possession And Use Of Asthma Inhalers By Asthmatic Students.
Section 121A.222 — Possession And Use Of Nonprescription Pain Relievers By Secondary Students.
Section 121A.223 — Possession And Use Of Sunscreen.
Section 121A.24 — Seizure Training And Action Plan.
Section 121A.25 — Chemical Abuse Preassessment Teams; Definitions.
Section 121A.26 — School Preassessment Teams.
Section 121A.28 — Law Enforcement Records.
Section 121A.29 — Reporting; Chemical Abuse.
Section 121A.30 — Pesticide Application At Schools.
Section 121A.31 — Safety Requirement Guidelines.
Section 121A.32 — Eye Protective Devices.
Section 121A.33 — Certain Mercury Use In Schools Prohibited.
Section 121A.335 — Lead In School Drinking Water.
Section 121A.336 — Notification Of Environmental Hazards.
Section 121A.34 — School Safety Patrols.
Section 121A.37 — Youth Sports Programs.
Section 121A.38 — Concussion Procedures.
Section 121A.39 — School Counselors.
Section 121A.41 — Definitions.
Section 121A.425 — Full And Equitable Participation In Preschool And Prekindergarten.
Section 121A.43 — Exclusion And Expulsion Of Pupils With A Disability.
Section 121A.44 — Expulsion For Possession Of Firearm.
Section 121A.45 — Grounds For Dismissal.
Section 121A.46 — Suspension Procedures.
Section 121A.47 — Exclusion And Expulsion Procedures.
Section 121A.48 — Good Faith Exception.
Section 121A.50 — Judicial Review.
Section 121A.51 — Reports To Service Agency.
Section 121A.52 — Nonapplication Of Compulsory Attendance Law.
Section 121A.53 — Report To Commissioner Of Education.
Section 121A.54 — Notice Of Right To Be Reinstated.
Section 121A.55 — Policies To Be Established.
Section 121A.56 — Application.
Section 121A.575 — Alternatives To Pupil Suspension.
Section 121A.58 — Corporal Punishment.
Section 121A.582 — Student Discipline; Reasonable Force.
Section 121A.585 — Notice Of Recording Device On A School Bus.
Section 121A.59 — Bus Transportation A Privilege Not A Right.
Section 121A.60 — Definitions.
Section 121A.61 — Discipline And Removal Of Students From Class.
Section 121A.64 — Notification; Teachers' Legitimate Educational Interest.
Section 121A.65 — Review Of Policy.
Section 121A.67 — Removal By Peace Officer.
Section 121A.69 — Hazing Policy.
Section 121A.70 — Secret Fraternities And Societies.