WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SF 805

Student Religious Liberties Act establishment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Glenn Gruenhagen

Establishes the Student Religious Liberties Act to protect students' religious expression in schools and guide districts' policies, affecting students, families, and educators.

Referred to Education Policy
#boards #educationandeducationdepartment #religionandreligiousbeliefs
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SF 805

Summary: SF 805 — Student Religious Liberties Act Establishment

Overview

  • Bill number: SF 805
  • Title: Student Religious Liberties Act establishment
  • Status: Referred to Education Policy
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Classification/Subject: Bill; BOARDS, Education and Education Department, Religion and Religious Beliefs
  • Companion bill: HF 273 (House)

SF 805 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Legislature with a title that indicates the creation of a new act focused on student religious liberties. The available information confirms only basic metadata (introduction date, committee referral, and companion bill). The full text and specific provisions are not provided in the materials available here.

Purpose and Intent (as indicated by title)

  • The bill is described as establishing the “Student Religious Liberties Act.” While the exact aims are not detailed in the materials, the title implies an intent to set out rights, protections, or standards related to students’ religious beliefs or expressions within educational settings.

Key Provisions (text not provided)

  • The specific statutory changes, definitions, rights, duties, and any enforcement or compliance mechanisms are not included in the provided summary.
  • Because the full bill language is not available, it is not possible to enumerate provisions such as:
    • Student rights to religious expression in school, including dress, prayer, or other religious activities on or off campus
    • Requirements or limits on school district policies and procedures
    • Accommodations for religious observances or practices
    • Responsibilities of school boards, the Minnesota Department of Education, or districts
    • Remedies, enforcement, or remedies for violations
    • Fiscal implications or implementation timelines

Who is Affected

  • Likely stakeholders include:
    • Students and their families
    • School boards and district administrations
    • School faculty and staff
    • The Minnesota Department of Education
  • The extent of impact (e.g., policy changes, training, or compliance requirements) will depend on the final text.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and first read on January 30, 2025
  • Referred to the Education Policy committee (as of the provided information)
  • Companion bill HF 273 exists in the House of Representatives

Next Steps for Readers

  • Obtain the full bill text to review precise definitions, rights, duties, exceptions, and enforcement provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in Education Policy.
  • Compare SF 805 with HF 273 to understand any House-Senate alignment or differences.
  • Consider potential fiscal impacts, compliance costs for districts, and alignment with existing statutes on religious freedom and anti-discrimination.

If you’d like, I can add a section once the bill text becomes available or provide a comparison to related Minnesota statutes on student religious expression.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.