1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 844, the second engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 2, after line 11, insert:

1.3    "Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 120A.40, is amended to read:
1.4120A.40 SCHOOL CALENDAR.
1.5(a) Except for learning programs during summer, flexible learning year programs
1.6authorized under sections 124D.12 to 124D.127, and learning year programs under section
1.7124D.128 , a district must not commence an elementary or secondary school year before
1.8Labor Day, except as provided under paragraph (b). Days devoted to teachers' workshops
1.9may be held before Labor Day. Districts that enter into cooperative agreements are
1.10encouraged to adopt similar school calendars.
1.11(b) A district may begin the school year on any day before Labor Day:
1.12(1) to accommodate a construction or remodeling project of $400,000 or more
1.13affecting a district school facility;
1.14(2) if the district has an agreement under section 123A.30, 123A.32, or 123A.35
1.15with a district that qualifies under clause (1); or
1.16(3) if the district agrees to the same schedule with a school district in an adjoining
1.17state.; or
1.18(4) if Labor Day is September 6 or 7."
1.19Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.20Correct the title numbers accordingly