Academic Acceleration Pilot Program establishment and appropriation

SF 510 establishes a three-year pilot program (2026-2029) to increase access to advanced coursework in six Minnesota school districts or charter schools. It requires participating schools to automatically enroll eligible students in advanced courses (like AP, college-level dual credit, or honors classes) based on meeting state test standards or earning top grades, while allowing parents to opt their child out. The bill appropriates funds to cover AP exam fees for all automatically enrolled students, support teacher training, provide instructional materials, and offer tutoring, with specific requirements to recruit teachers of color and report data on student participation and outcomes. Schools must notify parents in multiple languages about the enrollment policy and track participation data by student group.