Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.445, establish that “The Minnesota Nonpublic Education Council shall advise the Commissioner on issues affecting nonpublic education and nonpublic schools.”
In addition, the Commissioner may delegate recognition of agencies that accredit nonpublic schools for purposes of reduced reporting requirements under the Minnesota Compulsory Instruction Law to the Nonpublic Education Council. “The council may recognize educational accrediting agencies, for the sole purpose of sections 120A.22, 120A.24, and 120A.26.” (Minnesota States, section 123B.445).
The Commissioner may also delegate work to the Council in hearing grievances related to services provided under sections 123B.40 to 123B.42, and 123B.44 to 123B.48.
ACTIVITY SUMMARY
The council spent 12 hours in four formal meetings on various issues affecting nonpublic education in Minnesota. During 2022-23 academic year, meetings were held via Zoom. The council met with numerous agency staff regarding nonpublic school issues. Members of the council also made site visits and held additional workgroup meetings related to recognition of nonpublic school accrediting agencies.