School district or charter school allowed to opt out of statewide assessments.

HF 3770 allows Minnesota school districts and charter schools to skip all statewide assessments (including alternate tests and English language proficiency exams) for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. This opt-out is specifically permitted due to impacts from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities on students, staff, and school communities. School districts must notify the state education commissioner promptly if they choose to opt out. The bill directly affects public and charter schools seeking to avoid standardized testing during these two academic years.