Continued enrollment authorized for certain online students with a temporary break in residency, and money appropriated.

This bill allows online students in Minnesota to keep their free public school enrollment even if they temporarily leave the state, provided they meet specific conditions such as maintaining at least one parent's Minnesota residency and planning to return. The legislation requires that students have been enrolled for at least one year, agree on a course of study with their school district, and be physically absent for no more than 60 consecutive school days. Additionally, the bill appropriates state funds to support the education costs for these students and takes effect on July 1, 2026.