Students with mental illness requirements modifications provision, Department of Education approved mental health instruction requirement provision, youth sports program mental illness and suicide prevention training provision, and restrictive procedures statewide plan requirements modifications provision

This bill requires Minnesota public schools to provide approved mental health instruction for students in grades 4-12 starting in the 2026-2027 school year, replacing previous encouraged guidance with a mandatory curriculum. It also mandates youth sports organizations to provide coaches with training on recognizing mental illness and suicide prevention, which can be satisfied through existing training programs. Additionally, the bill modifies statewide requirements for schools using restrictive procedures like seclusion, updating emergency use protocols. These changes directly affect school districts, charter schools, and youth sports programs across Minnesota.