Continued enrollment authorization for certain online students with a temporary break in residency

This bill allows Minnesota students who temporarily leave the state to continue receiving free public school funding if they remain enrolled in online learning programs. It applies to students who have been continuously enrolled in their district for at least one year, have at least one parent still living in Minnesota, and plan to return after being physically absent for no more than 60 consecutive school days. The legislation creates a new legal pathway for these students to maintain their eligibility for public education benefits despite a temporary break in residency. Additionally, the bill authorizes state funding to support districts that educate these nonresident students through online learning platforms.