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Ex. ECO-B-068 Order Primary source read

Emergency Executive Order 20-19

Authorizing and Directing the Commissioner of Education to Implement a Distance Learning Period and Continue to Provide a Safe Learning Environment for Minnesota's Students

Governor Tim Walz · Minnesota (State)

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Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Level
State
Authority
Minn. Stat. 12.21, 12.31
Issued
2020-03-25 Mar. 25, 2020
Effective
March 30, 2020 (read as 2020-03-30)
End
May 4, 2020 (extended by EO 20-41 through end of school year) (read as 2020-05-04)
In force
Mar. 30, 2020 to May 4, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Schools and child care
Addressees
  • all public schools
  • child care providers (Critical Sector)
Functions reached
  • WF
  • SCH
Collection
Workforce, schools and child care ECO-B

Operative words

'... I authorize and direct the Commissioner of Education to implement a distance learning period beginning on March 30, 2020 through May 4, 2020 ("Distance Learning Period").' '5. During the Distance Learning Period, public school buildings and facilities must be [closed to students, with exceptions for care of emergency workers' children].' Recital: 'should a child care provider determine it cannot maintain public health guidance and safely meet the needs of children and staff, it should close.'

Enforcement

Minn. Stat. 12.45