SF 879 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Charter school authorizers compliance with government data practices requirement

This bill requires charter school authorizers (such as school districts or organizations that approve and oversee charter schools) to comply with Minnesota's government data practices under Chapter 13 of state law. It amends existing statute to explicitly state that authorizers must follow state data privacy and security rules, including handling student and operational data. The requirement applies to all authorizers when reviewing applications, monitoring schools, and reporting annually. This change ensures authorizers adhere to the same data protection standards as other public entities, directly affecting how they manage school data.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Steve Cwodzinski
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