Subdivision 1. Accessibility. Upon request by an individual, any continuing education or professional development course, offering, material or activity approved or administered by the state, political subdivisions of the state, the University of Minnesota or the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, must be made available within a reasonable time period to persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities. Reasonable modifications must be made in any policies, practices and procedures that might otherwise deny equal access to continuing education or professional development to individuals with disabilities.
Subd. 2. Penalties. Violation of this section is subject to a penalty of $500 per violation, plus reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements, payable to a qualified disabled person under section 363A.03, subdivision 36, who sought the accessible format under subdivision 1, by the public entity or the entity offering the course, material, or activity under a contract with a public entity. The total amount of penalties payable to any individual or class regardless of the number of violations is limited to $15,000. In any class action or series of class actions which arise from a violation of this section, the amount of attorney fees awarded against the violating public entity may not exceed $15,000. Any action must be commenced within one year of the occurrence of the alleged violation.
2010 c 271 s 3; 2010 c 347 art 1 s 23
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 363 - 363A — Human Rights
Section 363A.02 — Public Policy.
Section 363A.03 — Definitions.
Section 363A.04 — Construction And Exclusivity.
Section 363A.05 — Department Of Human Rights.
Section 363A.06 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 363A.07 — Local Commissions.
Section 363A.09 — Unfair Discriminatory Practices Relating To Real Property.
Section 363A.10 — Real Property; Disability Discrimination.
Section 363A.11 — Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.12 — Public Services.
Section 363A.13 — Educational Institution.
Section 363A.14 — Aiding And Abetting And Obstruction.
Section 363A.16 — Credit Discrimination.
Section 363A.17 — Business Discrimination.
Section 363A.20 — Exemption Based On Employment.
Section 363A.21 — Exemption Based On Real Property.
Section 363A.22 — Exemption Based On Familial Status In Housing.
Section 363A.23 — Exemption Based On Education.
Section 363A.24 — Exemption Based On Public Accommodations.
Section 363A.25 — Exemption Based On Disability.
Section 363A.26 — Exemption Based On Religious Association.
Section 363A.27 — Construction Of Law.
Section 363A.30 — District Court, Review Orders Of Panel Or Examiner; Enforcement; Misdemeanor.
Section 363A.31 — Limitations On Waiver.
Section 363A.32 — Department Attorney.
Section 363A.331 — Actions Involving Architectural Barriers That Limit Accessibility.
Section 363A.34 — Notice Of Appeal To Commissioner.
Section 363A.35 — Access To Case Files.
Section 363A.36 — Certificates Of Compliance For Public Contracts.
Section 363A.37 — Certificates Of Compliance.
Section 363A.38 — Manufactured Home Parks.
Section 363A.39 — Affirmative Marketing Regulations.
Section 363A.40 — Rental Housing Priority; Accessible Units.
Section 363A.41 — Criminal Code; Effect.
Section 363A.42 — Public Records; Accessibility.
Section 363A.43 — Continuing Education; Accessibility.
Section 363A.44 — Equal Pay Certificate.
Section 363A.50 — Nondiscrimination In Access To Transplants.