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 How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires
A Minneapolis charter school can be held legally responsible for hiring a gym teacher who sexually assaulted students. The Supreme Court decision could have implications for schools across the state.
DFL, GOP team up on bills to battle absenteeism in Minnesota schools
Minnesota lawmakers this week are moving forward on five bills aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism in Minnesota schools, and DFLers and Republicans are working together on policy solutions.  
Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student
Reversing lower court rulings, the justices on Wednesday said a Minnesota charter school can be held liable for its hiring practices when failing to protect students from sexual assault by a staff member.
Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’
The letters sent earlier this month warn any scholarships, programming and even graduation ceremonies based on race could be considered “discriminatory” due to a 2023 Supreme Court case.
How to save a life: Revived bill would prepare schools for cardiac emergencies
Minnesota Sen. Bonnie Westlin wants to pass a bill that would require Minnesota school districts and charters to develop a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, or a CERP, and implement it by the 2026-27 school year.
Ellison: Trump order on transgender athletes violates Minnesota law
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s opinion comes days after the Trump administration said it would investigate the state high school league’s plan to follow state law and let students participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite the president’s executive order.