Due process time for special education forms and procedures required, due process aid established, and money appropriated.

HF 1928 requires Minnesota school districts to provide special education teachers who work with students having Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) with four dedicated contract days each school year to complete due process forms and procedures. Districts must negotiate staffing plans with teacher representatives for these days, and if agreement isn't reached, they must use state funds for substitute teachers. The bill establishes a state-funded "due process aid" program, calculating a per-student allowance based on average costs to reimburse districts for these additional days starting in fiscal year 2026. This directly affects special education teachers, school districts, and students relying on IEP/IFSP services, ensuring dedicated time for legal compliance without disrupting classroom instruction.