Students completion of state assessments remotely authorization; appropriating money

This bill allows students enrolled in online instructional programs (under Minn. Stat. § 124D.094) to take Minnesota state assessments remotely starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It requires the Department of Education to establish policies covering proctor ratios, technology requirements, parental consent, and testing environment monitoring. The bill appropriates $200,000 for the 2026 fiscal year to develop these remote testing policies and conduct validation activities comparing remote and in-person test scores. These changes directly affect students in online schools and the Department of Education, which must implement the new remote testing framework.