School districts that provide digital instruction allowed to administer state assessments remotely.

This bill allows Minnesota school districts that offer full-time digital instruction to administer state assessments remotely to their enrolled students. The key provisions require students to take tests during scheduled windows, attend live sessions managed by district staff, use video monitoring by proctors, and follow specific device and supervision rules to ensure test integrity. The law applies to regular state assessments but excludes college and workforce readiness tests provided by national organizations. Funding of $200,000 is allocated in fiscal year 2027 to support the implementation of remote assessment systems. The changes take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.