Pilot program established to improve educational outcomes, safety, and accountability for students with disabilities; reports required; and money appropriated.

HF 2376 establishes a state-funded pilot program starting in 2025-2026 to improve educational outcomes, safety, and accountability for students with disabilities in Minnesota schools. It requires school districts to apply for grants with detailed plans for inclusive classroom models, addressing accessibility, reducing overrepresentation of students of color in restrictive settings, and incorporating neurodiversity-affirming practices. The program mandates collaboration with students, families, and experts to redesign inclusion frameworks and measure success beyond test scores, including disciplinary data and family engagement. The Department of Education must submit two reports to the legislature (2026 and 2027) evaluating the pilot’s effectiveness and developing best practice guidelines for broader implementation.