Individualized education program requirements modified, and rulemaking required.

HF 1803 modifies Minnesota's individualized education program (IEP) requirements for students with disabilities by requiring the commissioner of education to amend state rules. Specifically, it directs the removal of "benchmarks or short-term objectives" from IEPs, keeping only "measurable annual goals" as a required component. This change directly affects school districts, special education teams, and students with disabilities across Minnesota. The rulemaking adjustment simplifies IEP documentation while maintaining core requirements for annual goals and student needs.