Court: District must accept Minneapolis teachers work-from-home accommodation requests
The court says Minneapolis Public Schools can t require staff to return to work in person if they have accommodations or are in the process of getting them. Author: Heidi Wigdahl Updated: 6:30 PM CST February 1, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota Just a week before many elementary students return to in-person learning and with elementary school staff expected to return Feb. 1, the Minneapolis teachers union received a victory in Hennepin County District Court.
On Saturday, the court granted a limited temporary restraining order prohibiting Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) from requiring staff to return to work in person on Monday if they have obtained accommodations to work from home or if they are in the process of getting them.
Gov. Tim Walz announced the Due North Education Plan for Minnesota on Monday, which addresses racial and geographical disparities and aims for equity in education.