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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 27, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Minnesota, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Academic Guidelines for Distance Learning

Description of Program and Relief

Minnesota’s Department of Education has provided guidelines to support and structure student learning during school closures due to COVID-19, available here: the resources can be used by schools and/or parents remotely to develop activities and grading schemes, and covers general resources from pre-K to grade 12. They also break out resources by subject area as well as for special education instruction, available here: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/spedcovid19/index.htm. All districts and charter schools are expected to resume instruction, whether in-person or in a distance learning model, on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Government or Lead Agency

Minnesota Department of Education

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Anyone can use the publicly available guidelines provided by Minnesota’s Department of Education.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Minnesota’s Department of Education can be contacted by emailing mde.contactus@state.mn.us or calling (651) 582-8200.

List of Additional Information

More information on Minnesota’s Department of Education can be found here: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/index.html


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