MinnesotaMinnesota schools would waive credits for eligible IB students
Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, schools would waive graduation credits for eligible students whose parent or guardian submits a signed application.
What it does
With a signed parent or guardian application, eligible students could have graduation credits waived so they can take part in an International Baccalaureate program. A school may revoke the waiver if the student is not on track by the start of grade 12.
Argument forEligible students could take part in an International Baccalaureate program without completing a credit that would otherwise block their participation.
Argument againstA student who falls behind by grade 12 could lose the waiver and have to complete the credit, which may make it harder to finish the program.
More detail
A district or charter school must waive the graduation credits in subdivision 1 when it finds the student meets the requirements and receives a parent or guardian's signed application. This applies to district and charter school students pursuing an International Baccalaureate diploma or career-related program. The student must be on track by the beginning of grade 11 to meet the requirements of an International Baccalaureate diploma or career-related program. The student must be unable to participate in that program if required to complete a credit being waived. A school may revoke the waiver if the student is not on track at the beginning of grade 12; after revocation, the student must complete the subdivision 1 credit requirements. The section would take effect July 1, 2026, and the waiver would start in the 2026–2027 school year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 14Introduction and first reading, referred to Education PolicyIntroduced
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