Healthy aging and dementia education provided by school encouragement provision

SF 1355 encourages Minnesota school districts and charter schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on healthy aging and dementia to students in grades 6-12. The bill requires the state education commissioner, by July 1, 2026 (and every even-numbered year after), to provide schools with resources covering brain health strategies, Alzheimer's disease information, and elder care for cognitive impairment. These resources must align with local health standards and be integrated into existing school programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not mandate specific curriculum changes but promotes voluntary inclusion of this education.