MDE Educational Policy 2

Question 1

Under Minnesota law, what is the maximum class size for kindergarten in a school district receiving class-size reduction aid?

Accepted Answer

20 students

Answer

Minnesota statute targets a maximum of 20 students per kindergarten classroom for districts receiving class-size reduction aid.

Question 2

Which Minnesota statute governs the state's graduation requirements, including the required credits and assessments students must complete?

Accepted Answer

Minn. Stat. § 120B.024

Answer

Minnesota Statute § 120B.024 establishes the graduation requirements, including required academic credits and assessments for a standard diploma.

Question 3

A Minnesota school district wishes to offer an online learning course to its students through a state-approved provider. Which program framework governs this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota Online Learning Act (MOLA)

Answer

The Minnesota Online Learning Act (MOLA) establishes the rules under which districts provide online courses through state-approved providers.

Question 4

Under the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, a student subjected to a short-term suspension of up to three days must be given:

Accepted Answer

A written notice and an opportunity to respond before the suspension takes effect

Answer

For suspensions of up to three days, the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act requires written notice and an opportunity for the student to respond prior to the suspension.

Question 5

What does Minnesota's 'English Learner' definition require before a student is classified as an EL for service purposes?

Accepted Answer

A home language survey followed by a state-approved English proficiency screener

Answer

Minnesota requires a home language survey and then administration of a state-approved English proficiency screener to identify a student as an English Learner.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Educational Policy 2