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Board hears first reading to align homeschooling policy with state guidance; standardized‑test language removed

St. Cloud Public School District Board of Education · October 2, 2025
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District staff presented a first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy 6.11 (homeschooling) that align district language to MSBA model policy and Minnesota Department of Education guidance; staff recommended removing references to standardized tests and clarified that homeschooling administrative requests are handled by Business Services.

Shannon Avinson, executive director of community education and community partnerships, presented a first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy 6.11 (homeschooling) on Oct. 1, saying the draft aligns district language with MSBA model policy and state statute.

Avinson told the board that most edits update…

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