Allow districts that provide digital instruction to administer state assessments remotely

This bill allows school districts in Minnesota that offer full-time digital instruction to administer state assessments remotely for their enrolled students. The law requires students to take tests during scheduled windows, attend live sessions managed by district staff, and use devices monitored by proctors through video, with specific rules about proctor-to-student ratios and device usage. It applies to regular state assessments but excludes college and workforce readiness tests provided by national providers. The legislation also allocates $200,000 in fiscal year 2027 funding specifically to support the implementation of remote assessments. These changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.