Academic acceleration pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 1589 establishes a three-year pilot program (2026-2027 to 2028-2029) in six Minnesota school districts or charter schools to increase access to advanced coursework. It requires participating schools to automatically enroll students who meet state assessment benchmarks or earn top grades in language arts, math, or science into advanced courses (like AP, dual credit, or honors), while allowing parents to opt their child out. The bill appropriates funds to cover AP exam fees, teacher training, textbooks, tutoring, and bonuses for teachers based on student AP exam pass rates. Participating districts must collect and report disaggregated data on student enrollment, retention, and outcomes, with a final report due to lawmakers by January 2030.