Community volunteers supporting students in public schools authorization

SF 609 requires Minnesota public school districts and charter schools to provide space for community volunteers to support students' reading skills before or after school, when space and supervisory staff are available. Volunteers must complete a background check and work under the direct supervision of a school principal or their designee. They can read to students, listen to students read aloud, or help students select books from the school library. The bill directly affects public schools, community volunteers, and students by creating a structured program for reading assistance in school settings.