Requirements for students with mental illness modified, mental health instruction required, youth sports program training on mental illness and suicide prevention provided, and requirements of the statewide plan on restrictive procedures modified.

HF 61 requires Minnesota school districts and charter schools to provide approved mental health instruction for students in grades 4-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It also mandates youth sports programs (for which fees are charged) to train coaches and officials on recognizing mental illness warning signs and suicide prevention. The bill modifies emergency intervention rules for schools, updating requirements for physical holding or seclusion. These changes directly affect public schools, charter schools, and youth sports organizations across Minnesota.