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Ex. MN-028 Order Primary source read

Emergency Executive Order 20-82

Authorizing and Directing the Commissioner of Education to Require School Districts and Charter Schools to Provide a Safe and Effective Learning Environment for Minnesota's Students During the 2020-21 School Year

Governor Tim Walz · Minnesota (State)

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Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Level
State
Authority
Minn. Stat. sec. 12.21, subd. 3(11); approved by the Executive Council
Issued
2020-07-30 July 30, 2020
Effective
2020-07-30 (2020-21 school year) (read as 2020-07-30)
End
Did not apply beyond the 2020-21 school year; rescinded 11:59 p.m. June 30, 2021 (EO 21-21 para. 4); para. 15 amended Mar. 26, 2021 (EO 21-16) (read as 2021-06-30)
In force
July 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Telework mandateSchools and child care
Addressees
  • school districts and charter schools
  • Commissioners of Education and Health
Functions reached
  • WF workforce (hybrid and distance learning days for parents)
  • IN in-person instruction
  • RL remote learning
  • AC activities per youth-sports guidance (para. 18)
  • TR transport
  • FS
Collection
Minnesota MN

Operative words

4. To begin the 2020-21 school year, school districts ('districts') and charter schools must implement an appropriate instructional model that adheres to parameters set forth in the Safe Learning Plan.... all districts and charter schools must offer a distance learning model that meets the educational needs of all students of families who choose not to receive in-person instruction.... 6.... the Commissioner is authorized to order a district or charter school to dial back to a more restrictive instructional model... 13.... Districts and charter schools... must allow school staff whose health is at risk or who have members of their household whose health is at risk to work from home to the extent possible.... 16. Districts and charter schools must comply with Public Health Guidelines, applicable MDE guidance, and this Executive Order.

Enforcement

Directive under sec. 12.21, subd. 3(11); Commissioner's dial-back order power (para. 6)

Notes

The Safe Learning Plan tied each district's model to county case rates; MDH updated it 'as needed'. EO 20-94 (MN-030) added mandatory K-12 face coverings and free care for Tier 1 workers' children.